Nigerian gospel singer Dare Melody has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Adedoyin Odunuga (née Odagi).
In October, Famous9ja reported the sad news that Dare Melody’s wife had passed away, with the announcement made on his Instagram page, stating that she died early on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
During her wake on Thursday evening, Dare Melody spoke about his grief. He shared how he strives each day to ensure his actions today do not ruin his future, recalling how he would often tell his late wife to accept him as he is—a musician and a human with imperfections.
He honored her memory, describing her as a truthful and honest person, much like himself, saying he never learned to lie. He reflected on how he had helped mend other people’s homes, yet found himself unable to save his own when faced with tragedy.
“I try so hard for my today not to spoil my tomorrow. I used to tell my late wife, whatever you hear about me, we are musicians and we are human. Accept me as I am. My wife, Adedoyin, was a very truthful and honest person, and I am also very truthful. I don’t know how to lie. I used to mend people’s homes but when the storm came, I couldn’t fix my own home”.
In the past two years, many celebrities have lost their partners. Early this year, Yoruba actor Tayo Adeleye, in a heartbreaking post, announced the demise of his beautiful wife of 3 years, as he shared some photos from her burial ceremony. Though he didn’t disclose what caused her death, he penned a note to her, stating that his wife would forever be etched in his heart. Calling her his guiding light, the bereaved husband added that his wife’s absence would be felt.
In September 2023, Yoruba actor, Lekan Olatunji lost his beloved wife. He noted how God is unquestionable, as he revealed that his wife died after spending millions of Naira on her health for surgery. He went on to recount all the promises of hope and assurance his wife gave to him.
Also, last year, actor Felix Ugo Omokhodion, better known as Fresh Prince Felix, lost his beautiful wife. Sharing photos of his Queen, Felix bade her farewell as he mourned her. He described his late wife as the love of his life, as he stated that her absence had left an unfathomable void and he only found solace knowing she was residing with angels in heaven.