Emperor Pick Peters, a renowned juju musician famous for his hit song “Omode de,” has reportedly died on Thursday, November 2, 2023 after a brief illness.
Sources have confirmed that Pick Peters succumbed to a short illness and was 74 years old at the time of his death.
The news of Emperor Pick Peters’ passing was announced by Prince Tayo Adeolokun, the chairman of TASMAN Equipment, a prominent musical equipment rental company in Nigeria. Pick Peters‘ name holds a special place in the hearts of old-school juju music enthusiasts.
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The Legendary juju singer has passed away, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that has influenced the Nigerian music scene and delighted fans for decades. Here are five noteworthy things to remember about him:
Biography
Prolific Career:
He was born on the 2nd April, 1952. Akorede Akanni Peter popularly known as Emperor Pick Peters enjoyed a remarkable and prolific career that spanned several decades.
He started in the music industry in the early 1973 with the release of his debut album, “Kango kango l’agogo n dun,” and went on to release more than 20 albums with his distinctive style of juju music.
Hit Songs: He became famous for his string of hit songs, with “Omode de” being one of his most iconic tracks.
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His music was celebrated for its unique blend of traditional Yoruba rhythms, catchy melodies, and insightful lyrics that resonated with his audience. During the 1970s, he gained significant fame for consistently delivering hit songs and was recognized as a prominent figure in the juju music scene, sharing the spotlight with artists like Sunny Ade and Dele Abiodun.
Peter Akanni Akorede, known as Emperor Pick Peter, is a Nigerian juju singer, guitarist, and founder of Identity Records. He was famous in the 70s for his steady hit songs and was considered a prominent juju musician. He began his career in 1973 with the release of his debut album, “Kango kango l’agogo n dun,” and went on to release more than 20 albums.
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Ranking among the top five with the likes of King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Ahuja Bello and Dele Abiodun, Emperor Peter’s fame was boosted by his orchestrated squabble between him and King Sunny Ade which later involved Dele Abiodun and led to series of abuse laden album that sold like hot cakes in those days.
In one of his recent interview, Emperor Peters, who lived from hand to mouth before his death, told OrijoReporter, that the sad story of his journey from stardom to obscurity began in 1979.
According to him, “that was the day my promoter, Chief Bolariinwa Abioro, seized my entire musical instrument in 1979. Abioro was the CEO of my recording studio. Not only that, he seized the car and the bus they bought for me.”
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On what led to Abioro’s decision that turned over the sad episode of his life, he has these to say:
“He claimed that I breached the contract we had; which was not true. The car and the bus were given to me on installment and I had waxed four records in his studio without royalty. I built a house then and he wanted me to use it as collateral and I refused because the facilities we took from him is on the name of the organisation and not on my name.
“I told him that was not part of our agreement. He was not satisfied with my stance and he decided to reach for the big axe. He seized the instrument and gave them to my parker, Wale Abiodun, to lead my other boys. I can never forget that experience. It is unforgettable,” he had said.
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Emperor Pick Peters, a renowned juju musician famous for his hit song “Omode de,” has reportedly died.
Sources have confirmed that Pick Peters succumbed to a short illness and was 74 years old at the time of his death.
The news of Emperor Pick Peters’ passing was announced by Prince Tayo Adeolokun, the chairman of TASMAN Equipment, a prominent musical equipment rental company in Nigeria. Pick Peters‘ name holds a special place in the hearts of old-school juju music enthusiasts.
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