Nigerian singer Yinka Ayefele couldn’t hold back his tears during his condolence visit to the family of late singer Taiwo Adegbodu.
Kemi Filani reported two days ago that the singer had passed away. According to reports on Facebook, the gospel singer, who is a twin, died in the middle of the night.
In a video captured online, the famous singer was captured breaking down in tears at the Adegbodu’s Twins’ house. The clip captured Yinka, who was in a wheelchair surrounded by men as he wept uncontrollably.
Taking to his Instagram page to mourn him, Muyiwa Ademola described Taiwo as one of the biggest talents he ever known. Affirming his love for him, he stated that the news weakened him.
The sad news of Taiwo’s death adds to the list of gospel singers who have passed away.
In January, gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinaanu, better known as Omije Ojumi, passed away. According to reports, the singer took ill around 2025, and all efforts to get her back on her feet were futile.
The death of Bunmi Akinaanu is coming after the death of popular singer, Aduke Gold, who was pronounced dead by medical experts.
Following her untimely death, her family raised a complaint with University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, claiming that the staff of the medical facility were responsible for the gospel singer’s demise. They claimed that the medical officials at the hospital allegedly delayed treatment of her, which led to her demise.
Similarly, prominent television presenter, actress, fashion designer and singer Lara Odubo died on Saturday, July 28th, 2024. The sad news was made known by blogger Temilola Sobola. Though the cause of her death was unknown, reports claimed that the entertainer had been ill for some days before her passing.
Another Gospel singer, Dare Melody, had lost his beloved wife, Adedoyin Odunuga nee Odagi. The sad news was made on the singer’s Instagram page, though he didn’t reveal what caused her death.
In 2024, many were thrown into mourning after losing veteran Christian actor Moses Korede, popularly known as Baba Gbenro.