Gospel musician Tope Alabi has responded to the passing of Aduke Ajayi, also known as Aduke Gold, a younger colleague and mentee.
Fellow gospel performer Esther Igbekele announced Aduke Gold’s passing earlier on Tuesday, posting on Instagram, “A general has fallen.” RIP.
The cause of her death has yet to be disclosed.
Tope said in an Instagram post that Aduke knew she loved her, but Jesus loves her more.
“Aduke, you knew I loved you, but Jesus loves you more. Rest in perfect peace,” the ‘Yes and Amen’ singer wrote.
Initially known as Aduke Penkele, the late musician later adopted the stage name Aduke Gold on the advice of her mentor, Tope.
Aduke Gold won the hearts of many with her breakthrough single, ‘Nitori Ogo,’ which translates to ‘Because of Glory.’
In 2020, Tope and Aduke performed the song together during the former’s 50th birthday celebration.
That same year, Aduke revealed in an interview that her gospel role models were D.A Fasoyin, The Ayo ni C&S choir, Telemi, J.A Adelakun of the Ayewa fame, Yemi Olabanji, Bola Are, Tope Alabi and Sola Allyson.