
The famous Nigerian Islamic singer, known as Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away. She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that goes with many in the Muslim community.
The announcement of her death was revealed by popular Ilorin based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page early today. Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene with the news of her death widely shared.
Meanwhile, a family member and a brother to the dead, Jubril A Gawat confirmed this sad news. Jubril, who is a Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu quoted a Quran verse on his X account early today . His post has gathered so much traction with followers and associates expressing their condolences.
A colleague of the deceased, known as Alhaja Misturah Aderounmu, popularly known as TeminiSuccess1 on her TikTok account posted yesterday about the vanity of life.
Reactions from supporters were doubtful as to what prompted her post not until today when the news of Gawat’s death went viral.
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