Nigerian gospel singer, Ajayi Aduke Morounkola popularly known as Aduke Gold is dead.
The news of her demise was announced by her colleague, Esther Igbekele on Tuesday via her Facebook page.
She wrote: “A general has fallen. ADUKE GOLD #rip”
The Punch reports that a source close to Aduke disclosed that she had been battling an illness for two months before she passed away on Monday at the University College Hospital in Ibadan.
She grew up in Ogba and Badagry areas of Lagos and was the 11th child of her late parents.
Aduke Gold, who started music professionally in 2004, rose to fame with her live performance at the first remembrance of the late gospel artiste, Baba Are.
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One of her famous tracks “Nitori Ogo” which she released in 2021 also brought her into the limelight.
Born on 16 March 1990, Aduke earned a History and International Relations degree from Lagos State University, supported by a scholarship, and went on to further her education with diplomas in Montessori education, Child Psychology, and other fields.
Initially known as Aduke Ajayi, she adopted the stage name Aduke Gold upon the advice of her mentor, gospel legend Tope Alabi.
The evergreen artiste, the CEO of MatGold pastries and MatGold Bamini Montessori schools, was single before her demise.
The gospel singer’s commitment to music and education was evident in her work with children, especially those with special needs, and her influence extended to both gospel and secular music, drawing inspiration from icons like King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.
Aduke’s remarkable rise in the music industry was marked by her exceptional live performances, which became a hallmark of her career and contributed significantly to her growing reputation.
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