The Nigerian gospel music industry is in mourning over the death of one of its singers.

The popular gospel singer, Ajayi Aduke Morounkola, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has been announced dead by friends of the singer.

The news of Aduke Gold was first made public by a close friend and colleague, Esther Igbekele on Facebook.

Esther Igbekele wrote on her Facebook page:
“A general has fallen. ADUKE GOLD #rip.”

As at the time of writing, there has been no official statement as to the cause of the late singer's death.