Aduke Ajayi, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Aduke Gold, has passed away.
Esther Igbekele, another gospel singer, announced her demise via an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Sharing a picture of the late singer, Igbekele accompanied the post with the caption: “RIP Aduke Gold, a general has fallen”.
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She was said to have passed away on Monday at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo state.
As of the time of this report, the cause of her death remains unknown. Aduke’s family has yet to issue an official statement regarding her passing.
Both fans and celebrities have taken to the comment section on Igbeleke’s post to mourn the singer famous for her outstanding live performances.
Aduke Gold ventured into music as far back as the mid-2000s but started to gain traction after the release of ‘Nitori Ogo’ — which means “Because of Glory” — in 2021.
The song which was from the same-titled album earned her massive streams and popularity, especially on social media.
She studied History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU).
Aduke Gold earned a degree in Child Psychology and a diploma in Montessori Education from the United Kingdom.
She worked with children with special needs such as autism, dyslexia, and cerebral palsy.
Aduke Gold battled with vertigo, which caused frequent fainting spells. It was a constant challenge she faced while pursuing her music career.
Her death comes a few months after Morenikeji Egbin Orun, another gospel singer, also passed away.
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