Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat is dead

A popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, is dead.

Her death was confirmed by Ilorin-based cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, via his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

Jubril Aawat, a media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, also posted a terse tweet on X, saying “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. Q 2 V 156.”

Rukayat was well-known for her captivating voice, which resonated with many in the Muslim community.

Further details surrounding her death are yet to be fully disclosed.

Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat is dead


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