The death of Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat was announced on the morning of September 24, 2024, leaving her fans and colleagues in the music industry in shock.
Renowned for her extraordinary voice and uplifting songs, Rukayat held a special place in the Islamic music scene, and her sudden passing has left an irreplaceable void.
In accordance with Islamic tradition, she was buried the same day, with mourners coming to pay their respects. A video from the funeral service captured the presence of celebrities who gathered to bid farewell to the beloved artist.
Rukayat reportedly succumbed after a brief illness.
reacting to the video, netizens had different things to say.
One @favourdeeconcept wrote: “Olorun jowo ninu anu re bawa da iku odo duro In your mercy oh lord put an end to untimely death and comfort all the bereaved families in Jesus Name, so sad to say rip.”
barristernatural wrote: “They can’t even wait till tomorrow maybe the woman can still wake up.”
ceo_sebhair_empire_ wrote: “No try faint if you be Muslim oooo.”
cerzeezco wrote: “And One day we gon sleep and never wake up again. May Almighty Allah SWT forgive all her shortcomings and grant her Jannatul Firdaus.”
ayam_palesh wrote: “Always Do good, you never can tell when it’s your time, we only have limited time on this earth. Rip Ahjia.”
its_pelupril wrote: “May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her Alijana Fridaos as final abode.”
sleekfeet01 wrote: “May yarobbi forgive your sins, May Almighty Allah be pleased with your soul ..you lived a good life …the rest of us God will keep protecting us all Amen.”