A former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the death of Veteran musician, Victor Olaiya.
DAILY POST reported that Olaiya, who clocked 89 years on December 31, 2019, handed away on the Lagos College Educating Hospital (LUTH) Wednesday afternoon.
Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Music Firm Ltd, confirmed his demise in a press release on Wednesday.
Atiku, reacting, expressed sorrow over the demise of Olaiya.
In accordance with him, Olaiya’s clever supply on the trumpet and his hits from the 50s are moments Nigerians would always remember.
In a submit on his verified Twitter web page, Atiku wrote: “My condolences to the household of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Sir Victor Olaiya, OON.
“His clever supply on the trumpet and his hits from the 50s are moments we’d always remember. Most lately, the duet with @official2baba, was a musical bridge to journey.
“Might his soul Relaxation in Peace.”