Serifatu Oladunni Oduguwa

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Serifatu Oduguwa
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Born
Serifatu Oladunni Oduguwa

1949
Noforija, Epe, Nigeria
Died1978
NationalityNigerian
SpouseGilbert Kayode Oduguwa
Musical career
Also known asQueen Oladunni Decency
GenresJùjú
Occupation(s)singer, guitarist
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Years active1966 to 1978

Grand_children=Mayomikun oduguwa and Irorunlolaoluwa Oduguwa Serifatu Oladunni Oduguwa, popularly known by her stagename Queen Oladunni Decency or Queen Mummy Juju,[1] was a Nigerian singer and guitarist who specialized in the Jùjú genre of music.[2] Regarded as the first female guitarist in Nigeria, she was the founder and leader of a Jùjú music band called Her Majesty Queen Oladunni Decency and Her Unity Orchestra. Serifatu Oladunni Oduguwa, popularly known by her stagename Queen Oladunni Decency or Queen Mummy Juju, was a Nigerian singer and guitarist who specialized in the Jùjú genre of music. Arguably, the best female guitarist ever known .... living and dead! Will even give Sunny Ade a run for his finger on the guitar.[3] She recorded many hit songs until her death at the age of 28.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ New Breed. 1978.
  2. ^ Bulletin of the International Committee on Urgent Anthropological and Ethnological Research. International Committee on Urgent Anthropological and Ethnological Research. 1989.
  3. ^ Georgia State University. Dept. of African-American Studies (1970). Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa. African Drum Publications.
  4. ^ Segun Fajemisin (20 October 2003). "African Songs UK revives the good ol' times". naijanet.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

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