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The Man Who Composed Nigerian National Anthem Benedict Odiase Is Dead
The man who composed Nigeria’s National Anthem, Pa Benedict Odiase has passed on.

Mr Odiase died last night in his sleep.
He composed Arise O Compatriots” in May 1978.
Pa 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!
Kanyi Okeke

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