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Wednesday 12 June 2013

Composer Of Nigeria’s National Anthem, Benedict Odiase Is Dead

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The composer of Nigeria’s National Anthem, Pa Benedict
Odiase has passed on.

Mr Odiase died last night peacefully in his sleep. He composed Arise O Compatriots” in May 1978.

Mr Odiase retired in 1992 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police after being the Director of Music with the Nigeria Police Band.

May his soul rest in peace.

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