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12 Jun 2013

Composer Of Nigeria's National Anthem Pa Benedict Odiase Is Dead!

Pa Benedict Odiase, The composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, has passed on. Mr Odiase died in his sleep last night. He composed "Arise O Compatriots" in May 1978.

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

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

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