Okoroji urges FG to immortalise late Dan Maraya Jos

June 23, 2015 12:14 PM

“Nigeria has lost a prodigious talent who for many years held millions spell bound with a voice that caressed different octaves like that of a nightingale.

Okoroji urges FG to immortalise late Dan Maraya Jos

Mr Tony Okoroji, the Chairman Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), has advised the Federal Government to immortalise the late musician, Dan Maraya Jos.

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Okoroji gave the advice in a statement issued on his behalf by COSON Executive (News Media), Mary Uket, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on TuesdayHe called on the Plateau State Government to also do the same in honour of Maraya’s contribution to the development of local music.

"His simple one string instrument from which he created unique rhythms and melodies and the unforgettable lyrics of this incredibly gifted poet will live in our hearts forever.

“I hope that both the Federal Government and the Plateau State Government will take steps to immortalise this extraordinary Nigerian who brought happiness to many across our nation.

“Of course, there will be more musicians who will come and go; but there will never be another Dan Maraya Jos,’’ Okoroji said.