The composer of 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.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
R.I.P: Composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, Benedict Odiase, Dies.
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