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“Arise O’ Compatriots!” – Y! TV presents Segun Obe in a passionate live recording of the National Anthem (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo With the celebration of Nigeria at 53, Y! TV presents LIVE! – with a special live recording of the National Anthem by musician Segun Obe and the S.O Inspired Band. Obe, who has been going strong for close to two decades has shared the stage with international acts including Lionel Peterson, Donnie... Read More

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June 12, 2013

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Unsung hero: Benedict Odiase, composer of Nigeria’s National Anthem dies

by Rachel Ogbu Benedict Odiase, MON, the composer of the current National Anthem, Arise O Compatriots, has reportedly passed away. Odiase who composed the Nigerian anthem in May 1978 when he was the Director of Music Nigeria Police Band is said to have died last night, June 11. Odiase retired in 1992 as a Deputy... Read More

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