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Tears As Ibadan Drummer Whose Photo Sold For ₦2m As NFT Passes Away
By Gideon Ayeni
The popular Ibadan drummer, whose image became an internet sensation after being sold as an NFT for ₦2 million, has passed away.
The elderly drummer gained recognition in 2022 after photographer Adisa Olashile captured and sold his portrait as a digital asset. Olashile had shared how the man regularly played for corps members during their Community Development Service (CDS) in Ibadan. In a show of kindness, he gave the drummer half of the proceeds from the NFT sale.
Announcing the sad news on social media, Olashile expressed his grief, writing:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un, Baba Onilu has gone back to his creator 😔 May Almighty grant him Aljanatul Firdaus 🥹 Help me send a prayer to him 🌙🙏🏻”
His passing has sparked an outpouring of emotions online, with many paying tribute to the legendary drummer and praying for his soul.
Read some netizens’ reactions below;
COCKTAIL VENDOR in IBADAN/LAG: “Remember this man during my Nysc at egbeda local government. May God grant him eternal rest.”
Betty: “This Baba beat drum for us at Egbeda secretariat during my service year in Ibadan. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Royal priesthood: “Secretariat Egbeda local government in Ibadan. Then I took pics with him and gave him money. Immediately I saw this post had to go and check our pics together. RIP baba.”
Military Nurse: “I also made snap with this Man when I was still serving and passing out at Ibadan North NYSC Secretariat thennn…Rest in peace Legend.”
@YeyeOba001: “May his soul rest in the warmth of God’s embrace. Thank you for putting a lasting smile on his face.”
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