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Veteran Saxophonist, Orlando Julius Dies at 79

By Taiye Olayemi/

Popular Nigerian Saxophonist, Orlando Julius has died at the age of 79.

His wife, Latoya Ekemode, confirmed his death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today in Lagos.

She said that Orlando Julius passed out in his sleep on Thursday night.

“Yes, my husband passed on late last night, there was no indication that death was coming. He was not ill. He only slept and died in his sleep,” she said.

Orlando Julius was a saxophonist, singer, band leader, and songwriter closely associated with afrobeat music. His musical albums included Disco Hi-Life, Ololufe, Love, Peace and Happiness; Dance Afrobeat and more. 

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