Nigerian Islamic Singer Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso Passes Away

Renowned Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, has passed away, leaving a significant void in the Islamic music community. The news of her death was shared by Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, a prominent Islamic cleric based in Ilorin, on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso was celebrated for her enchanting voice and religious music, which deeply resonated with many in the Muslim community. The news of her passing has struck a chord with her fans, who have expressed their grief and condolences across various platforms.

Confirming the news of her death, Jubril A Gawat, a family member and Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, quoted a verse from the Quran on his social media account. His post, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return,” quoted from Quran chapter 2, verse 156, received significant engagement as followers shared their sorrow and tributes.

The full details surrounding her demise and subsequent burial arrangements remain unverified, as per PUNCH Online reports. Jubril Gawat and others close to the deceased are yet to provide additional information regarding the circumstances.

In related developments, a colleague of Rukayat, Alhaja Misturah Aderounmu, known by her stage name TeminiSuccess1, took to TikTok on Monday, posting about life’s ephemeral nature. Following the announcement of Oyefeso’s passing, the post took on new meaning among her followers.

The deceased Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso was the daughter of popular broadcaster and Islamic presenter Alhaji Rasaq Aremu Gawat, who mysteriously disappeared in 2012. In interviews, she had often spoken about the impact of her father’s disappearance on her life and career choices, choosing to focus on religious music rather than secular music.

She was born on Lagos Island but hailed from Igbaja, Kwara State, and was married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso. Her passing has evoked memories of her father’s disappearance and has brought fresh attention to her family’s contributions to the Islamic community in Nigeria.