Fela Sowande
(1905-1987)

Nigerian musician and composer (1905-1987) – Fela Sowande was born in Abeokuta (City in Nigeria) on May 29th, 1905 and died in Ravenna (City in Portage County, Ohio, United States) on March 13th, 1987 at the age of 81. Today Fela Sowande would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Fela Sowande when he died?

Fela Sowande died in 1987 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 29th, 1905 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Abeokuta City in Nigeria
Death Date	March 13th, 1987 (Friday)
Death place	Ravenna City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Fela Sowande

Birthday

When was Fela Sowande born?

Fela Sowande was born on May 29th, 1905.

Death

When did Fela Sowande die?

Fela Sowande died on March 13th, 1987 at the age of 81 in Ravenna (City in Portage County, Ohio, United States). Today Fela Sowande would be 118 years old.