Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu. Photo: NOA/X
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mallam Isa Onilu, has challenged Nigerian musicians to focus on producing enduring songs that will outlive them and secure their place in the memories of future generations.
Onilu gave the charge during the unveiling of a monument erected in honour of the late Fuji music pioneer, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, according to a statement issued by the Secretary-General of BarryFest, Ademola Adesingbin.
The NOA boss said Barrister’s continued relevance nearly 16 years after his death underscored the value of creating music with lasting impact.
He praised the late musician for leaving behind what he described as a rich collection of timeless songs that have become his enduring legacy.
