Obasempire reports that the family of the late Nigerian gospel artist, Aduke Ajayi, widely known as Aduke Gold, has finally addressed the cause of her death.
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Naija News reports that this announcement follows a viral video of Aduke Gold circulating online, which led many to speculate that she had undergone fibroid surgery that might have caused her demise.
The singer’s sudden death sparked varied reactions on social media as fans and industry colleagues continue to mourn.
In response to the controversies surrounding her untimely death, her brother, Pastor Ajayi Aderogbo, stated in a video circulating online that Aduke Gold passed away at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, on Monday, August 12, 2024.
He confirmed that the music star succumbed to cervical cancer and urged those spreading unverified claims to cease.
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He said, “Whoever is saying what is not should stop it, our daughter was ill, she had cervical cancer, she was taken to UCH in Ibadan and unfortunately, she died. The information spreading around is false.
“Whoever is saying she died of fibroid surgery should stop it. Our daughter was ill, to the glory of God, she rested on Monday, 12th of August. It is always ideal that you get information from the right source.”
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