Orlando Julius: key obituary facts
Is Orlando Julius dead? Yes. Orlando Julius died on April 14, 2022, at age 78.
Cause of death: Orlando Julius's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Orlando Julius known for?
He was a Nigerian musician.
More about Orlando Julius
Born: 22 September 1943.
Place of birth: Ilesa.
Place of death: Lagos.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, musician.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Career began: 2022.
Also known as: Orlando Julius Ekemode, Orlando Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode.
Genres: Afrobeat, Afro-soul, highlife.
Instruments: Saxophone, drums.
Years active: 1960s–2022.
Orlando Julius, the Nigerian musician known professionally as Orlando Julius or Orlando Julius Ekemode, died on April 14, 2022, aged 78.
Born Orlando Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode, he built a career as a saxophonist, singer, bandleader and songwriter closely associated with afrobeat music. Raised in Nigeria, he became known for blending traditional rhythms with horns, guitar and American musical influences, and he was among the artists linked to the early development of afrobeat.
His recordings included the 1965 hit “Jagua Nana” and the 1966 album “Super Afro Soul.”