Wed Sep 25 08:45:36 UTC 2024: ## Popular Islamic Singer Rukayat Gawat Passes Away Suddenly
**Ijebu, Aiyepe, Nigeria** – Renowned Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. She was laid to rest the same day in accordance with Muslim rites at her husband’s home in Ijebu, Aiyepe.
The news of her sudden death was confirmed by prominent Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh via his Facebook page. Videos from the burial ceremony have surfaced online, showing her heartbroken husband and family in mourning.
One video captures her children being comforted by a relative, while another shows her husband inconsolably crying during the burial. Gawat’s death has sent shockwaves through her social media fanbase, with many expressing their grief and offering condolences to her family.
Just a week before her passing, Gawat had penned a touching birthday message to her father, Alhaji Rasaq Gawat, who went missing 12 years ago. In the post, she expressed her love and promised to carry on his legacy. This message, now her last, has become a poignant reminder of her life and the loss her fans are feeling.
Gawat’s passing is a tremendous loss to the Islamic music community. Her fans and colleagues are remembering her for her beautiful voice and her dedication to her faith.
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