Rukayat Gawat: Beloved Islamic Singer Dies

The Nigerian music scene mourns the loss of Rukayat Gawat, a prominent Islamic singer known for her inspiring melodies and devotion.

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a well-known Islamic singer from Nigeria, passed away.

Cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, who resides in Ilorin, reported her death on Tuesday morning via his official Facebook page.

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A sharp-tongued tweet on X was also made by Jubril Aawat, the media assistant to Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “Yes, we are part of Allah, and we will come back to Him.” Q 2 V 156.

Rukayat was renowned for having a mesmerizing voice that many in the Muslim community found appealing.

Her death’s circumstances have not yet been fully revealed.