Popular Islamic singer, Alhaja Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, is dead.
She died yesterday.
Rukayat, known for her distinct voice and religious songs, was married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso.
The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Jubril Gawat, a relative of the deceased, confirmed her death.
Gawat tweeted: “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Q 2 V 156.”
Also, Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Gboyega Akosile said: ““Ina lillahi waina ilaehi rajiun” May the Almighty Allah, who is the giver and taker of life console the family of my dear brothers @Mr_JAGs @tfk_gawat on the demise of our beloved sister, Rukayat.
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“May Aljannah firdaus be her permanent home. May Allah grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Her remains will be interred later today according to Islamic tenets and rites.