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| Short Name: | Biodun Adebesin |
| Full Name: | Adebesin, Bioudun, 1928- |
| Birth Year: | 1928 |
Adebesin, Biodun Akinremi Olvsoji. (Lagos, Nigeria, January 1, 1928-- ). He began playing piano at the age of nine and continued studying music in school and college. He earned a certificate from Cambridge and was an associate of the Royal College of Music. He performed in jazz, theater, and club bands and orchestras. Adebesin was a teacher, banker, civil servant, and a member of the Nigerian diplomatic service. He authored Okanlawon and Ale Wa Adara and translated "Jesus, we want to meet."
| Texts by Biodun Adebesin (2) | As | Authority Languages | Instances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus, we love to meet On this Thy holy day | Biodun Adebesin, 1928- (Translator) | English | 1 |
| Jesus, we want to meet | Biodun Adebesin (Translator) | 6 |