: By the time his ban was lifted, contemporary genres like Fuji and Juju had largely upstaged traditional Ìjálá in public popularity.
: Chief Ogundare Foyanmu passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 . Legacy in Ogbomosho Ogbomosho by Ogundare Foyanmu
: During a performance at the King's palace in the presence of a military governor, Foyanmu allegedly made reprimanding comments regarding a dispute between the King and his chiefs. This led to a temporary public performance ban. : By the time his ban was lifted,
: Born in Ogbomosho, Foyanmu faced early hardship, including the loss of his parents. His entry into the world of Ìjálá (traditional Yoruba hunter’s poetry) was reportedly sparked by a series of childhood dreams that his uncle, Alagbe, interpreted as a divine calling to become a chanter. This led to a temporary public performance ban