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BREAKING: Rukayat Gawat, Singer, Dies at Unknown Age

Rukayat Gawat, a talented Nigerian singer, has passed away, leaving her fans and loved ones in shock. The news of her demise was first shared on Facebook by cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah earlier today.

According to a relative, Jubril Gawat, who is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the singer’s death has been confirmed. Gawat took to his social media account to post a condolence message, quoting the Quran: "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." (Q 2 V 156).

The circumstances surrounding her death are yet to be made public, but her passing has been mourned by several notable figures in the music industry. King Saheed Osupa, a popular Fuji musician, took to his Instagram account to post a condolence message.

Rukayat Gawat’s funeral is expected to take place today, in accordance with Islamic rites. The news of her passing has sent shockwaves through the music community, and fans are still coming to terms with the loss of this talented singer.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

Sources:

• Facebook post by Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah
• Instagram post by Jubril Gawat
• Pulse Nigeria

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