A Nigerian gospel singer who has released several songs while in prison is now on death row after being found guilty of smuggling Heroin into Indonesia.

Okwudili Ayotanze is be executed with two other Nigerians, Jamiu Owolabi Abashin who was caught smuggling Heroin using a false name Raheem Agbaje Salami, and Silvester Obiekwe.

40-yr-old Ayotanze was caught in 2001 trying to smuggle 1.15 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan into Soekarno-Hatta international airport in Jakarta.

Reports say Ayotanze's studio is the supermax Pasir Putih prison on the notorious Nusakambangan island, known as Indonesia's Alcatraz.

And his band mates are fellow inmates on guitars and a prison guard on the keyboard, having written and sang songs such as 'God Bless Indonesia' and 'Never be afraid'.

Dili as he’s fondly called in prison, repented while in prison. He released his first album in 2008 titled ‘God You Know’ with over 70 written songs to his credit.

According to the World Ministry blog, his songs call for repentance, encouraging others to be strong in the Lord and beware of the Devil's antics using his life as an example.

Although the date of his execution is not known but he’s to be executed simultaneously with Abashin, Obiekwe and seven other felons who were convicted of drug smuggling.

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Pix: Okwudili Ayotanze (second from left) is on death row with Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. (Supplied)

Nigerians abroad nd Trafficking
I wonder if dats how ppl like Dan got made their money...impatience kills u know

When u can't wait for dm the Lord nd decide to engage in evil activities...dis is way u get..everyday they kill our ppl abroad nd still ppl won't learn.

Get Rich Or Die Trying

Goodluck bro

Quite sad. Really wish death sentences could be reduced to lesser sentences on evidence that such convicts have attained a state of genuine remorse, especially when they have become useful and affect lives in their new found confined community, the Prison!

It is well. Mr Dili, may heaven receive your soul. May more lives be affected positively by your story.

Teary!

MRLINGTON:
Nigerians abroad nd Trafficking


Get Rich Or Die Trying

Goodluck bro

goodluck with what exactly? dying?

Ilu ti ko ba si ofin ni ko si e se

Since he has repented then no cause for alarm, we should not worry he will be executed again, he will go strait to paradise!

Eternal rest in advance!

makes you wonder why he cannot be extradicted to be tried in a proper Nigerian court.

When you commit a crime and you are found guilty, then you face the music.


I've been criticised for my comment but being born again doesn't exonerate you from being guilty in the eyes of the Law. There is a Law in most of this Asia countries that passes death sentence on drug traffickers but people still try to beat the law because of 10000 percent profit.



I still say KILL HIM

EcoTerror:
Kill him, he is not fit to live

and you are? what makes you think you re better than him?

overhypedsteve:
and you are? what makes you think you re better than him?

I don't courier drugs

I just hope God will touch there heart.

Gawd!!!

R.I.P. In Advance.

Another Stone hearted or Deaf Nigerian

If you know its a death Sentence, why indulge?

I don't get it.

who cares

Hmmmm this is threedarful.

only God know who is serving him.
OLORUN LO MO ENI TI OSIN OHUN

Let him die!
He knew the consequences before embarking on it..
Good riddance

Embrace the Lord bro...and rest in peace!

Burger01:
Gawd!!!

chai!!

Gospel singer, hmmmmm....May the gates of heaven accept his soul.

repercussion for his sins

mirexxx:
chai!!

Pity

Don't cry baby, the lad altered his destined life. I don't think this was God's plan for him. Pity.

EcoTerror:
Kill him, he is not fit to live

Like u be saint?

He will live!

Miracle still do happen.

Burger01:

Pity

Don't cry baby, the lad altered his destined life. I don't think this was God's plan for him. Pity.

thanks bae

Ha, oma se oh. These Nigerians don't understand that once you touch down in the Airports of Singapore, USA, Malaysia, etc. You have to be Law abiding.

Well, when you come from a lawless society, it's always difficult to adjust.

If only the Law recognises true repentance.

Its a pity!

Lesson learnt..... may God help you advert the death but if it's the will of God for you to be executed, may He receive your soul

You see, he could sing. The problem is most Nigerians don't have the patience to explore other potentials in them.
Even in Nigeria and with patience, one could still build a rewarding venture. But look at him now, a singing career that would never be.

Failed petty dream of an SUV and big house. He'd have to play those Rock guitar melodies for our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.

kennygee:
Another Stone hearted or Deaf Nigerian

If you know its a death Sentence, why indulge?

I don't get it.

If he had succeeded you would have been the first to say wow! Handsome rich guy.

How is he stone hearted?