Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, has reportedly passed away. The news of her demise was announced by cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on Facebook.
“Our Sympathy goes to the family of Ruqayat Gawat for this great lost! May Allah forgive her shortcomings! RUQAYAT GAWAT IS GONE!”
Jubril Gawat, a relative of the singer and Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also confirmed her passing on X (formerly Twitter).
“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Q 2 V 156,”
Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu’s aide, offered condolences, quoting Jubril’s tweet:
“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.
“May Aljannah firdaus be her permanent home. May Allah grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Rukayat Gawat’s remains will be interred today according to Islamic rites.