Nigeria’s popular gospel singer, Morenikeji Adeleke, also known as Egbin Orun, is dead.

One of the colleagues of the gospel singer, Esther Igbekele, confirmed her demise in a post on her Instagram page.

Igbekele said she spoke with Adeleke some days before she learnt of her death.

She wrote: “I got home from my program to hear about this great loss.

“Prophetess Morenikeji Egbin Orun you left without saying goodbye.

“We spoke together last week not knowing you are about to embark on a journey to the great beyond.

“You are such a beautiful and kind hearted woman and a very good supporter of my ministry. 

“I am deeply saddened with your demise but God knows best. 

“You will be greatly missed and your good deeds will continue to linger in our hearts. 

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“Ah Egbin Orun. 

“Good night! 

“Keep resting in the bosom of Christ.

“Ah Gone too soon.

“Yeeee.”