Famous Nigerian Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat was living with her husband, Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso.
Sadly, Rukayat passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 37 after a brief illness.
Ilorin-based Islamic cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah took to his Facebook page to share the sad news.
Highlights
- Ilorin-based Islamic cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah announced Rukayat Gawat’s passing news.
- She was married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso in 2009.
- Alhaji and Gawat had two children: Ibrahim Aremu Oyefesso and Mazidah Adunni Morenikeji Kofoworola Oyefesso.
He posted a photo of the late singer and accompanied it with a caption announcing her passing. He wrote,
“Our Sympathy goes to the family of Ruqayat Gawat for this great lost! May Allah forgive her shortcomings! RUQAYAT GAWAT IS GONE!”
Her fans rushed to the comment section to pour their heartfelt condolence. One of her fans named Itz Holarjumoke wrote,
“May Almighty Allah grant her the best grade of jannah.”
Another fan named Hajia Anunimorigbha Onaopemipo wrote,
“May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljanat firdaus.”
Her powerful voice and soul-stirring religious music resonated deeply with the Muslim community, and fans and fellow musicians are deeply feeling her loss.
Gawat’s contribution to Islamic music in Nigeria will undoubtedly be remembered and cherished.
Rukayat Gawat’s Husband, Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso, Was Fired From Staco Insurance Plc
According to the source, Rukayar Gawat’s husband, Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso, is an insurance guru. The couple married in 2009.
Gawat originally hailed from Lagos Island, Nigeria, but her husband is from Ijebu Ayepe.
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Alhaji is the former managing director and CEO of Staco Insurance. During the event organized by Okiki Films, he promised that the annual event would get bigger next year and at least 250 widows would benefit from it.
He also said a youth empowerment scheme would be introduced to engage the young and talented ones fully.
In 2018, the board of Staco Insurance Plc announced Oyefesso’s dismissal from the CEO post, accusing him of fraud.
According to a statement by Jackson, Etti & Edu, the company secretary, the directors said explicitly that the decision to fire Oyefesso, also on the grounds of financial misappropriation, was taken on July 30, 2018.
Oyefeso, the holder of an MBA from the Lagos State Univeristy, was the longest-serving CEO of the industry, having been appointed in August 1994.
Rukayat Gawat And Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso Had Two Kids
Rukayat Gawat and Alhaji together had two children Ibrahim Aremu Oyefesso and Mazidah Adunni Morenikeji Kofoworola Oyefesso.
On May 2, 2024, Rukayat wished her son Ibrahim a happy birthday through her official Instagram handle with a caption,
*Happy birthday handsome son Afolabi Aremu Ayomikun Istijabah 🎉❤️* *may all your days be filled with sweet moments 😍 happy smiles 🥰 blissful memories 🤗* *I wish you more success and happiness beyond your wildest imagination my son🥰🥰 🌹* *I pray that all your plans and aspiration will come into fruition as you open another new phase of life omo mi💖💝 💡* *Keep basking in Allah’s Euphoria Rahman darling 🫶🏾🌹*
*Age with eternal and exceeding Grace Aremu mhie ❤️💫* I love you so much Aremu Ade😍😍🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤️🩹💗💗💗💗💗💖💖💝💘💘💘💘
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Gawat wished her daughter Mazidah a happy birthday through Instagram on May 1, 2024, with a caption,
I am overwhelmed and the first thing I would say is Alhamdulillah Robil Allahmin for making me a proud mother of blessed kids…On this note, with joy from the depth of my heart I say happy birthday to my second fruit,my beloved daughter,my jewel of inestimable value
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Rukayat’s family includes her father, Alhaji Razak Gawatm, a respected Islamic personality and TV presenter in Nigeria. Sadly, Alhaji miraculously went missing in 2012.
On the morning of July 6, 2012, he left his house to search for his daily bread, decked out in a white Agbada with his signature cap.
Since then, family and associates have searched for him, hoping he will be found someday. In 2017, Rukayat organized a befitting prayer for her missing father.
Additional Information
- Rukayat Gawat had an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million at her passing.
- Gawat had a brother named Jubril A. Gawat, who is a media aide to the Lagos State Governor.
- She was famous for her songs, including Oba Nla, Morire, Ododo Eye, and many more.
