Fans Mourn Death Of Gospel Musician,  Aduke Gold

By Akinwale Kasali

Fans and colleagues of Aduke Ajayi Morounkola popularly known as Aduke Gold are yet to come to terms with the passing of the gospel musician.

The demise of the musician came as a rude shock not to few, as it was do sudden.

Her colleague in the industry, Esther Igbekele, confirmed her passing on her social media handle when she announced the incident on Tuesday morning. She wrote and wrote, cA GENERAL HAS FALLEN. ADUKE GOLD #rip”.

Though the cause of her death is still uncertain, but Aduke Gold’s health issues were a huge part of her life.

Her battle with vertigo, which caused frequent fainting spells, was a constant challenge she faced while pursuing her music career.

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

Aduke who was the 11th child of her late parents, grew up in the Ogba and Badagry areas of Lagos.

She became an orphan at the age of four years. Aduke Gold faced numerous challenges from a young age. She often shared her story of  hawking goods at a tender age. Her battle with vertigo, which caused frequent fainting spells, further complicated her early years but did not deter her from pursuing her calling which is music.

One of her famous tracks, “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.

Despite the competitive gospel music industry, Aduke Gold made a name for herself with her uplifting songs. Her breakthrough single, “Nitori Ogo” (translated as “Because of Glory”), garnered huge fanbase.

Aduke Gold was inspired by several influential figures in gospel and secular music. Her role models included gospel legends like D.A Fasoyin, The Ayo ni C&S Choir, and Tope Alabi, as well as secular artistes such as King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obe.