Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, better known as Aduke Gold, is dead.
The sad news was shared on Tuesday, August 13, by fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbeke on social media, who posted a tribute with Aduke Gold’s picture and the caption: “A general has fallen. RIP.”
Aduke Gold broke into the gospel scene with her single, “Nitori 0go”. It featured on her popular eight-track album that was well received on social media.
Apart from her soul-lifting songs, Aduke Gold was also known for her inspiring story after she revealed her early struggles on Instagram.
She became orphaned at the age of four and had to survive a life of hardship.
She spoke about selling items like slippers, yam, and fried fish.