Weeks after the deaths of two religious singers, Aduke Gold and Dele Gold, popular Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat has passed away. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, confirmed Rukayat’s death on Tuesday on his X account. He tweeted: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Moreover, an Islamic religious leader based in Ilorin, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, also confirmed the news on his Facebook page. “Our sympathy goes to the family of Ruqayat Gawat for this great loss! May Allah forgive her shortcomings. Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso…
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