Iconic Music Legend, Dan Maraya Jos Dies at 69

 

Hausa music legend, Adamu Wayya also known as Dan Maraya Jos is dead.

The musician died today, June 20, 2015, in Jos, Plateau State after a protracted illness.

Adamu’s friend, Ladan Salihu shared the news on Facebook. Ladan wrote:


“Inaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa ilaiHir raaji’un. One of Nigeria’s foremost Hausa musicians, poet, philosopher and philanthropist, Dr Adamu Danmaraya Jos has answered Allah’s call about an hour ago,”

“He died in Jos after a protracted illness. When I visited him two weeks ago, he spoke passionately about the Unity of the North and of one Nigeria. We shared many moments. He was to me a brother and a friend. I am devastated. But I am proud he lived a very useful life, transforming society through music and silently through Islamic endeavours,”