By Akinwale Kasali
The nation’s entertainment industry was thrown into mourning early in the New Year, with popular Musician, Joshua Olonitan, better known as Slim Joe, Dies.
The ‘O ti Yanyan’ crooner reportedly died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, after a prolonged battle with kidney disease.
He was 30 years old.
Breaking the news of his demise, his colleague, Raymond Gbaji, confirmed via his Facebook post, where he penned a touching tribute to Olonitan.
Before now, the singer had needed N15 million for surgery to rise to his feet again.
The entertainer, who ruled the airwaves with ‘O ti Yanyan’ and many other hit songs and collaborations, was diagnosed with kidney failure and was on dialysis for some time.
The versatile entertainer from Odo-Ayedun in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, had called for the kind support of Nigerians to raise the required amount to stay alive.
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