Family of legendary Juju musician, Dayo Kujore, has officially announced the passing of the veteran, whilst also revealing the cause of his death.

His daughter, Ayinke, confirmed his death on Monday, captioning the post, “RIP Dad.”

In an official announcement by the family on Tuesday, the family revealed that Kujore died after a brief illness at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

The statement, signed by his children, read, “The family of Wonder Adedayo Kujore, the Soko Music exponent, wishes to inform the general public officially of his death.

“Dayo Kujore, died yesterday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja after a brief illness. He was 69 years old. Survived with children and many grandchildren.

“The body has been deposited at a morgue while the burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.”