SEHINDE ONITEMI O SEHINDE

By Bimbo Esho

When King Sunny Ade waxed this song in 1972 it immediately became an instant hit but sadly the song didn’t enjoy the usual airplay a lot of Evergreen Songs of that Era enjoyed.

Dr Sehindemi’s medical licence was almost withdrawn when the album was released. It was considered a breach of medical ethics for a doctor to have his skills publicly advertised.

Dr. Jones Olakunle Sehindemi a prominent figure and a medical practitioner was just 35 years when KSA released this album.

The lyrics of the song below:

Sehinde Sehinde Onitemi O Sehinde

Sehinde Sehinde Dr Mi O Sehinde

Sehinde Sehinde Kunle O Sehinde

Bi Alaboyun Ba Lo so do re a bi we re

( If a pregnant woman go to him she is sure of safe delivery)

Bi Alaisan ba Lo so do re a San Kia

( If a sick person goes to him he is guaranteed of quick recovery)

Juju Music does not merely entertain but it chronicles time , honours and keeps the names of remarkable individuals alive within the soul of the society. This track will continue to echo long after Dr Sehindemi’s physical presence.

Adieu! Pa Sehindemi.