. ‘Just a few weeks after Aduke Gold,’ colleagues, acquaintances recall artist last hour
Dele Agbeyo, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Dele Gold, has passed away.
Agbeyo’s death was confirmed by Alayo Melody, his colleague, via social media on Wednesday.
Melody wrote, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh This is getting too much ooo!!!! May God help us stop this untimely death. Dele Agbeyo May your soul rest well
Wonder Doyin Kujore, another gospel singer, also expressed his grief on Instagram.
“Nothing in this world… let us live today and leave tomorrow for God. It saddens my heart to post about those who die prematurely, but I have to pay my last respects. Rest in peace Dele Agbotikuyo, Dele Gold,” he wrote.
Dele reportedly died after a brief illness.
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Known as The Miliki Gospel King, the singer was a native of Usi, Ekiti state, but grew up in Faforiji, Osun state.
In 2019, he featured Ebenezer Obey, the Juju music legend, on his album.
Dele turned a year older in April, and expressed gratitude for what he described as “rare blessings and favour”.
His death comes just a month after Aduke Ajayi, another gospel singer better known as Aduke Gold, passed away from cervical cancer.
She was laid to rest in Lagos on August 23.