Popular Nigerian juju musician Yekini Kolawole Ajao, popularly known as Y.K Ajao, is dead.

 

His death was made known in a statement posted on musician, Shina Peters’ Instagram page on Friday night.

 

“Still hard to believe, you weren’t just a friend, you were my brother. Prof. Y.K. Ajao, your sound, your spirit, your presence; unforgettable.

 

“Thank you for everything. I’ll carry the memories always.

 

“Rest well, my brother. Your legacy lives on, your music lives on, and you will never be forgotten,” the post read.

 

 

Yekini Ajao went professional in 1973 when he formed his own band, ‘Y.K. Ajao & His Professional Brothers Band’.

 

His music style began in the juju tradition, but he created a distinctive sub-style called ‘Juju Makossa’.