Lagos-based musician Mukaila Senwele is dead

• Mukaila Senwele, a Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin is dead.
• According to a family source, the artiste passed away on Friday night. 
• Senwele died a few hours after posting on his Facebook page, throwing his fans into sorrow.

Mukaila Senwele, a Lagos-based comic musician renowned for his iconic phrase “Koni da fun ebo to se Costay,” has died.

The entertainer died on Friday night January 24, a family source quoted by Royal News said.

Hailing from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, Mukaila was celebrated for his remarkable performances and unique style which earned him admiration from many socialites.

Speaking on his unexpected demise, a family member disclosed that the artiste showed no signs of illness prior to his passing.

“There was no indication of sickness. He spent the day with his fans and even promised to visit the family house (Ile Esinrogunjo) later in the evening,” the source said.

Tragically, the family received an emergency call about his condition at the location where he was staying with fans.

The musician was reportedly first taken to Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWSUTH) before he was transferred to Balogun Hospital in Eruda where he died.

Mukaila, known for his famous catchphrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay”, will be buried on Saturday morning.

The singer’s fans have stormed the comments section of a post he made on Facebook, just a few hours before he passed. He wrote:

”Texted Okay

Tonight.”

Netizens expressed their shock, mourned with the deceased’s family and prayed that his soul will be reposed. See screenshots below:

In other news, the children of the late Alaafin of Oyo have voiced their concerns about Queen Dami, one of the monarch’s widows.

In a statement shared online, she was warned against making derogatory remarks about the deceased during interviews.

This comes after Queen Dami had an interview with Esabod that became controversial.