BREAKING: Gospel singer Ajayi Aduke Morounkola popularly known as Aduke Gold is dead.

Confirming the incident, Tuesday morning, another popular colleague, Esther Igbekele, wrote on Facebook, “A GENERAL HAS FALLEN. ADUKE GOLD #rip”.

The cause of her death remains unclear as at time of filing this report.

The Ilesha-born singer was initially known as Aduke Penkele. She grew up in Ogba and Badagry areas of Lagos and was from a polygamous home. She was the 11th child of her late parents.

Aduke Gold came to stardom with her live performance at the first remembrance of the late gospel artiste, Baba Ara. Professionally, she started music in 2004. 

One of her famous track “Nitori Ogo” which she released in 2021 also brought her into limelight. Apart from music, she was a child educator with a passion for teaching young children.

Aduke was a graduate of history and international relations from Lagos State University. She also had her second degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Lagos.