JUST IN: Popular Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat is dead

Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, a famous Nigerian Islamic singer, is said to be dead.

She was well-known for her appealing singing and sacred songs that connected with many in the Muslim community.

The news of her death was shared by famous Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

More information about how she died has not yet been made public.

Fans of hers and people who like Islamic music in general are very sad about her death, which has been widely shared.

More details about her death are coming later…