Renowned Yoruba poet, actor, and master of the traditional hunters' chant known as ÌjàlÁ, Alabi Ogundepo, has passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the loss of a significant figure in Yoruba cultural and artistic heritage. Ogundepo was widely recognized for his expertise in this oral poetic form, which is traditionally performed by hunters. His contributions to the preservation and performance of Yoruba poetry have left a lasting impact on the arts.
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