Gospel Singer Kehinde Adegbodu Breaks Silence on Twin Brother's Tragic Passing
Kehinde Adegbodu, the surviving twin brother of late gospel singer Taiye Adegbodu, has publicly shared intimate details about his brother's final hours. The emotional revelation comes weeks after Taiye's untimely death sent shockwaves through Nigeria's entertainment industry.
The Final Day Together
In a viral video that has circulated widely on social media platforms, Kehinde described how the brothers spent their last day together. "We went out together the day before his passing and returned home together," Kehinde recalled. He noted that during their journey home, Taiye took over driving duties from their chauffeur because he felt the driver wasn't performing adequately.
Kehinde explained that when they arrived at their residence, Taiye was the one who opened the gate before proceeding to his room. Later that evening, Kehinde visited Taiye's room to inform him about a scheduled ministering engagement for the following day. "I found him playing games on his phone," Kehinde shared. "After I told him about our plans, he promised he would go to bed early."
The Midnight Emergency
The situation took a dramatic turn around 11 p.m. when Taiye knocked on Kehinde's door complaining of chest pain. "He insisted we should go to the hospital immediately," Kehinde revealed. Taiye's wife wanted to accompany them to the medical facility, but Taiye assured her it wasn't necessary, promising they would return shortly.
Kehinde noted that since the hospital was located nearby, they decided to proceed directly. This would be their final journey together before Taiye's tragic passing.
Industry Mourning Continues
Taiye Adegbodu's death represents another significant loss for Nigeria's gospel music community, coming shortly after the passing of Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as "Omije Ojumi." The 46-year-old singer died on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital after battling a leg ailment for which she had sought prayers in late 2025.
Public Reaction and Tributes
The revelation has sparked an outpouring of emotional responses from fans and fellow Nigerians:
- @zentouraglobal commented: "Death sometimes makes people behave strangely before taking someone's life."
- @titoabike shared: "May Almighty God grant him eternal rest, forgive all his sins, and accept his return with ease."
- @hurpsyimagerytv stated simply: "It is well."
- @mojilawal5 offered condolences in Yoruba: "So sorry, Odun a jino si ara."
- @everdazzlerachy noted: "Oh they even lived together."
- @kennysho__ wrote: "So sorry, brother. May his soul rest in peace."
Remembering Another Loss
The gospel music industry continues to mourn multiple losses. During the burial ceremony for Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, her daughter Jomiloju delivered an emotional tribute describing her mother as "a strong and virtuous woman who carried the weight of the family alone." Jomiloju promised to continue her mother's legacy by caring for her younger brother William and guiding him to become the prayerful, responsible man their mother had always hoped he would be.
The Adegbodu twins had been active figures in Nigeria's gospel music scene, with their harmonious performances earning them a dedicated following. Kehinde's decision to share these personal details provides closure for many fans while highlighting the sudden nature of health emergencies that can affect even seemingly healthy individuals.
