The announcement of the passing of renowned Nigerian Islamic musician Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has deeply saddened the Muslim community.
Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, an Islamic cleric based in Ilorin, shared the tragic news on Tuesday morning through his official Facebook page.
In his post, he wrote, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Rukayat Gawat,” adding that the circumstances surrounding her death have not yet been fully disclosed.
Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso was the first child of renowned broadcaster Alhaji Rasaq Gawat, a respected Islamic personality and television presenter known for his popular Islamic program, ‘E dide e ji sari,’ prior to his sudden disappearance in 2012. She was born in the Isale-Eko area of Lagos State.
Rukayat gained widespread recognition with the release of her debut album, which resonated with many in Nigeria and the broader Muslim community. Known for her powerful voice, she used her music to convey spiritual messages to her fans. Among her notable songs are “Oba Nla,” “Morire,” and “Ododo Eye.”
Her unexpected passing has sent shockwaves throughout her fan base and the Islamic music industry. Numerous tributes and expressions of grief have poured in online, with fans and colleagues mourning the loss of her impactful presence in the Nigerian music scene.
Some reactions are shown below:
hdc_underwears said, “This place isn’t our home 😢😢😢😢😢 I am so livid 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭”.
far2dwrld said, “This is so heartbroken 💔. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of Allah(S.W.T) rest in peace Allah”.
zainabolamide45 said, “Subuhanallahi 😢was she sick 😢”.
myrah_suraj said, “Oh my Gid she was a good singer”.
zeezay10 said, “Allahu akbar Allahu Akbar 🙏🏻🙏🏻may Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings”.
anikky_emi_oga said, “This is really heartbreaking 💔 may Aljanat fridous be her final abode”.
Checkout some of Rukayat Gawat’s songs below: