Nigerian gospel singer Aduke Ajayi Gold was laid to rest on August 23, 2024, in an emotional funeral ceremony that has drawn tributes from fans across the country. A video of the ceremony, shared online, shows mourners expressing their grief as they bid farewell to the beloved musician.
Aduke Gold, who was born in Ilesha, Osun State, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, where she was undergoing treatment. Her death sparked a range of speculations, with some suggesting complications from a fibroid surgery, while others believed it was due to spiritual causes. However, her family has since clarified that she died after a battle with cervical cancer.
The funeral video, which has stirred emotions on social media, shows four undertakers dancing gracefully as they carry the singer’s coffin, adorned with her name “ADUKE” and accompanied by a white car decorated with flowers. The touching display has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and well-wishers.
Aduke Gold’s passing has left a significant void in the Nigerian gospel music community, and she will be remembered for her contributions to the genre.
