Aduke Gold, ‘Nitori Ogo’ hitmaker is dead

Aduke Ajayi, the Nigerian gospel singer, better known as Aduke Gold, is dead.

Esther Igbekele, another gospel singer, confirmed her demise via a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday.

Sharing a picture of the late singer, Igbekele accompanied the post with the caption: ” RIP Aduke Gold, a general has fallen”.

Both fans and celebrities have taken to the comment section to mourn the singer who was known for her outstanding live performances.

As of the time of this report, the cause of her death remains unknown. Aduke’s family has also not issued an official statement regarding her passing.

Aduke Gold ventured into music as far back as the mid-2000s but started to gain traction after the release of ‘Nitori Ogo’ 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 from Lagos State University (LASU).

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.

Her death comes a few months after Morenikeji Egbin Orun, another gospel singer, also passed away.