Heartfelt Tributes As Islamic Singer Rukayat Gawat Is Laid To Rest

Heartfelt Tributes As Islamic Singer Rukayat Gawat Is Laid To Rest....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a prominent Nigerian Islamic singer, has sadly passed away. Known for her enchanting voice and religious music that deeply resonated with the Muslim community, her death has left a significant void. The news was announced on Tuesday morning by the well-known Ilorin-based cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, on his official Facebook page. Her passing has quickly spread across social media, drawing heartfelt reactions from fans and the wider Islamic music community……CONTINUE READING

A family member, Jubril A. Gawat, who is also the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the news. On his X account, he shared a Quranic verse, writing, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return” (Q 2 V 156). This post has garnered significant attention, with many followers and associates expressing their condolences.

While further details about her death and burial remain unverified by PUNCH Online, colleague Alhaja Misturah Aderounmu, known as TeminiSuccess1, shared a reflective post on her TikTok account the day before, discussing the fleeting nature of life. Fans were left confused until the news of Gawat’s death emerged, prompting them to revisit her poignant message.

Rukayat Gawat was the daughter of well-known broadcaster and Islamic presenter Alhaji Rasaq Aremu Gawat, who mysteriously vanished, with no updates on his whereabouts since his disappearance on July 6, 2012. In a 2017 interview, she cited her father’s absence as a source of motivation in her music career. Despite the challenges, she remained steadfast in her commitment to Islamic music, stating in a 2019 interview that she would choose to quit music rather than abandon her faith.

Originally from Igbaja, Kwara State, Rukayat Gawat was born in Lagos Island and was married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso.

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