Composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, Benedict Odiase, passes on

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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Unknown said…
May his soul R.I.P
12 June 2013 at 19:56
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
nna eh d man don old.
12 June 2013 at 19:57
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
wat a gret icon.
12 June 2013 at 19:58
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
he is rily a big tym legend.
12 June 2013 at 20:00
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
i will miss him.
12 June 2013 at 20:01
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
Ansu will miss him.
12 June 2013 at 20:02
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
evri 9ja citizen will miss him.
12 June 2013 at 20:04
Me.Gary philosophy said…
infact 9ja as a hol wil miss him.
12 June 2013 at 20:06
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
amen oh.
12 June 2013 at 20:07
MrGary philosophy said…
some ppl don 4get hw to recite am self.
12 June 2013 at 20:09
Unknown said…
@Cyprain...Amen.
12 June 2013 at 20:35
Unknown said…
Didnt know the man but I know that this is not all about his Biography...
12 June 2013 at 20:38
Unknown said…
I guess the man must be a hero some how,...
12 June 2013 at 20:39
Unknown said…
His legacy will surely live on in the lyrics of our anthem.
12 June 2013 at 20:41
Unknown said…
I dont mean to sound insensitive, but I must say that the man has come of age...
12 June 2013 at 20:42
Private User said…
May his soul rest in the Lord's bossom, AMEN
12 June 2013 at 21:09
Stanley Aniba=philosophy said…
R.I.P PAAPOO
12 June 2013 at 22:14
Stanley Aniba=philosophy said…
Pa ur admiration 4 a better country whch made u 2 compose d song was nt actualize until ur death
12 June 2013 at 22:18
valentineBiG said…
Nigerians wil really miss him alot
12 June 2013 at 23:00
valentineBiG said…
He has done great as a composer it aint easy
12 June 2013 at 23:06
Stanley Aniba=philosophy said…
Divided country instead of unity
12 June 2013 at 23:10
beautiful said…
Pa odiase is a legend.
13 June 2013 at 06:52
beautiful said…
No matter d type of anthem dat is bein song, dis countries unity has alwys been in doubt.
13 June 2013 at 06:53
beautiful said…
We will all miss U sir.
13 June 2013 at 06:54
beautiful said…
R.I.P to d greatest national anthem of all time.
13 June 2013 at 06:55
beautiful said…
U will foreva b immortalised by all nigerians.
13 June 2013 at 07:00
beautiful said…
His name shall remain tru d sands of time. As long as Nigeria stay UNITED.
13 June 2013 at 07:01
beautiful said…
Arise O'compatriots let's hail d exit of da great legend.
13 June 2013 at 07:02
beautiful said…
Pa odiase, u will never b forgotten. Safe trip to Heaven Sir.
13 June 2013 at 07:03
Unknown said…
I mean not to sound pesimistic, but how are you sure that his trip will be to heaven?
13 June 2013 at 07:22
Unknown said…
Though we pray that every one makes heaven including him ofcos...
13 June 2013 at 07:23
Unknown said…
But I must confess that the man must be a lyrical sage for him to have written such an anthem...
13 June 2013 at 07:25
Unknown said…
With such a rhyme line and the embodyment of meaning and linkage to the Nigerian people and her origine.
13 June 2013 at 07:27
Unknown said…
The anthem even gained international recognition...
13 June 2013 at 07:29
Unknown said…
He was truly indeed a national Icon.
13 June 2013 at 07:36
Unknown said…
To leave something with which people will use and remember you dae good oo..
13 June 2013 at 09:32
Unknown said…
Just like the man who design the Nigerian flag is a hero, you who composed the Nigerian anthem you are also great.
13 June 2013 at 09:34
Unknown said…
He was also in the police...
13 June 2013 at 12:03
chizoba Egboluche-mass comm said…
A legend we will all miss. RIP Sir
13 June 2013 at 14:24
Unknown said…
Chizoba...hapi to meet you oooo....
13 June 2013 at 14:33
Demy psychology said…
eiya, rest in peace pa
13 June 2013 at 14:43
Demy psychology said…
ur memory will survive ages.
13 June 2013 at 14:45
Demy psychology said…
ur memory will survive ages
13 June 2013 at 14:48
Demy psychology said…
at least we r so sure d anthem will stand d taste of time
13 June 2013 at 14:52
Demy psychology said…
oya evrybdy lets sing d national anthem for pa.
13 June 2013 at 14:57
Demy psychology said…
ok lets make it dis way, lets take it line by line, ill start with d first line.
13 June 2013 at 14:59
Demy psychology said…
ARIsE O COMPATRIoTs!
13 June 2013 at 15:06
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
as if u sabi sing am.
13 June 2013 at 15:56
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
u 4 sing am finsh.
13 June 2013 at 15:57
Stevengold(C.M.S) said…
May the soul of Sir Benedict rest in peace
13 June 2013 at 15:59
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
yup.
13 June 2013 at 16:02
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
abi.
13 June 2013 at 16:02
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
u 4 ask google b4 u coment nah.
13 June 2013 at 16:04
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
he is.
13 June 2013 at 16:09
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
some how
13 June 2013 at 16:10
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
yes oh.
13 June 2013 at 16:10
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
and his memory will continue to live on.
13 June 2013 at 16:11
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
he rily has.
13 June 2013 at 16:15
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
lookin at him self will u wil notice.
13 June 2013 at 16:15
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
amennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn oooooooooooohhhh.
13 June 2013 at 16:20
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
9ja will ohh....
13 June 2013 at 16:21
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
at least any tym d anthem is to be recited . he would be rembad
13 June 2013 at 16:22
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
at all.
13 June 2013 at 16:24
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
abi.
13 June 2013 at 16:24
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
dis is a differnt topic altogeda
13 June 2013 at 16:25
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
yea it is my dear
13 June 2013 at 16:26
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
yup.
13 June 2013 at 16:34
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
nyc line.
13 June 2013 at 16:43
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
y nt pretend lyk u dnt no.
13 June 2013 at 16:44
Mr.Gary philosophy said…
who made u judge of men.
13 June 2013 at 16:44
Nelsonbkf said…
Dis is celebrating of life cos d man don old bt finally Rip
14 June 2013 at 01:52
Always me johnprecious said…
Baba may ur soul rest in peace
14 June 2013 at 01:54
Private User said…
nawaooo for you guys.... How person go dey post comment 4 about ten times at a stretch? Useless comments..!!! You can't win the competition by doing so.
14 June 2013 at 15:29
Kizzy Psych said…
we don hear nah
14 June 2013 at 17:03
Kizzy Psych said…
Bia take ur tym hia oooo
14 June 2013 at 17:03
Kizzy Psych said…
Sing on gal
14 June 2013 at 17:04
Kizzy Psych said…
Gudbye pa
14 June 2013 at 17:04
Kizzy Psych said…
see in heaven
14 June 2013 at 17:05
Kizzy Psych said…
ah mean see u
14 June 2013 at 17:05
Kizzy Psych said…
eva green in our minds
14 June 2013 at 17:06
Kizzy Psych said…
i dnt tink so cus am composing one nw
14 June 2013 at 17:06
beautiful said…
Zodi must u alwys counter my words?
22 June 2013 at 04:53
beautiful said…
R u alwys drunk or somtiin?
22 June 2013 at 04:54
beautiful said…
Dis man is a legend.
22 June 2013 at 04:56
beautiful said…
He lived a fufilled life here on earth.
22 June 2013 at 05:00
beautiful said…
zodi and gary r u both GOD, hw will u knw if he is not goin to heaven?
22 June 2013 at 05:01
beautiful said…
Pls u both should mind ur comments.
22 June 2013 at 05:02
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