The death of the doyen of Highlife music in Nigeria has been announced.

According to Bimbo Esho, the daughter of veteran music collector Femi Esho and Managing Director, Evergreen Musical Company Limited, the legendary artiste died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos.

“The entire music world wish to announce the death of a Legend of Highlife music one of the last man standing, the last of the original Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya, OON.

“This untimely incident happened at LUTH hospital Lagos State at exactly 12noon today Wednesday 12th of February, 2020.

“We pray that the Doyen of highlife music find repose with the creator while wishing the family and entire music community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

“And to my name sake Abimbola Olaiya I will miss your contribution to Highlife Music. Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya was 89 years of age on December 31st, 2019,” she mourned.