Josiah Ransome-Kuti
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Josiah Jesse "J.J." Ransome-Kuti (1 June 1855 – 4 September 1930) was a Nigerian clergyman and music composer.[1] He was known for setting Christian hymns to indigenous music,[2] and for writing Christian hymns in Yoruba.
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Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti | |
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Born | Josiah Jesse Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (1855-06-01)1 June 1855 |
Died | 4 September 1930(1930-09-04) (aged 75) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1871–1930 |
Spouse |
Bertha Anny Erinade Olubi
(m. 1882) |
Children | 8
|
Parent(s) | Likoye Kuti Anne Ekidan Efupeyin |
Relatives | Wole Soyinka (grandson) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (daughter-in-law) Fela Kuti (grandson) |
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