What Happened To Rukayat Gawat? How Did Rukayat Gawat Die?

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a beloved Nigerian Islamic singer known for her beautiful voice, has passed away, deeply affecting her fans and the Islamic music community.

by V Gomala

Updated Sep 24, 2024

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What Happened To Rukayat Gawat? How Did Rukayat Gawat Die?

What Happened To Rukayat Gawat?

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a popular Nigerian Islamic singer, has passed away. She was known for her beautiful voice and religious music that many in the Muslim community loved.

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The news of her death was posted by a well-known cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, on his Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Her death has left a big impact on her fans and the Islamic music community, and many people are sharing the news.

Jubril Gawat, who is the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and a relative of the deceased, tweeted, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Q 2 V 156.”

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How Did Rukayat Gawat Die?

A source close to the family told TheCable Lifestyle that the singer passed away on Tuesday after a short illness. Fans have shared their condolences in the comments on a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Gawat, the daughter of well-known TV presenter and cleric Rasaq Gawat, entered the Islamic music scene in 2015. She gained fame after releasing a song called "Aye Le," which is about her father's mysterious disappearance.

Who was Rukayat Gawat?

Gawat is a Nigerian Islamic singer. He continued to be a star in the Islamic music industry, releasing many hit projects and winning several awards. In 2016, she received the ‘Best Female Islamic Musician’ award from City People Magazine. The following year, in 2017, she won the ‘Best Islamic Artiste’ award at the City People Music Awards.

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