Gospel singer Ajayi Aduke Morounkola, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has passed away.
Her death was confirmed by fellow gospel artist Esther Igbekele in the early hours of Tuesday, August 13.
In a heartfelt message on her verified Facebook page, Igbekele wrote: “A GENERAL HAS FALLEN. ADUKE GOLD.”
The cause of Aduke Gold’s death remains unclear at the time of this report.
Born in Ilesha, Aduke Gold, originally known as Aduke Penkele, grew up in the Ogba and Badagry areas of Lagos. She was from a polygamous family and was the 11th child of her late parents.
Aduke Gold rose to fame with her live performance at the first remembrance event for the late gospel artist Baba Ara. She began her professional music career in 2004, and one of her most popular tracks, “Nitori Ogo,” released in 2021, further solidified her place in the gospel music scene.
In addition to her music career, Aduke Gold was a passionate child educator. She held a degree in History and International Relations from Lagos State University and a second degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Lagos.