Wed Sep 25 07:52:04 UTC 2024: ## Islamic Singer Rukayat Gawat Passes Away, Buried Same Day
Ilorin, Nigeria – Renowned Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat was pronounced dead on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, and was buried the same day according to Muslim rites at her husband’s home in Ijebu, Aiyepe.
The news of her passing was confirmed by prominent Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh on his official Facebook page.
Videos from the burial ceremony have since surfaced online, showcasing the grief of her husband and family. One video captures Gawat’s children being comforted by a relative, who assures them of God’s love and protection. Another clip shows her husband, overcome with emotion, crying during the burial.
Social media fans have expressed their sadness and shock at Gawat’s sudden passing, offering condolences and prayers for her family.
Just a week before her death, Gawat penned a touching birthday message to her father, Alhaji Rasaq Gawat, who went missing 12 years ago. In the message, she expressed her love for him and vowed to uphold his legacy. The post, now her last, has been met with poignant reactions from fans who are mourning her loss.
Gawat’s death has sent shockwaves through the Islamic music community and beyond, leaving a void in the hearts of her fans and loved ones.
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