20th June, 2015
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed shock over the sudden demise of foremost musician Adamu Wayya, popularly known as Dan Maraya Jos.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, Dogara stated that the north and indeed Nigeria has lost one of its most talented sons.
“Danmaraya’s sudden death came to me as a shock and I want to use this medium to condole with the Danmaraya family, the government and people of Plateau State and all Nigerians over this irreparable loss,” Dogara said.
“The late Danmaraya has written his name in gold in the annals of Nigeria`s history as a talented musician, poet and a philosopher.
“His music was full of wisdom which will not only outlive him but will continue to be reference point for generations to come.
” pray God almighty to give his family the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement read.