Renowned Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, affectionately known as Egbin Orun, has passed away. The news was shared by her colleague Esther Igbekele (@estherigbekele) in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday evening.

Igbekele expressed profound sorrow and reminisced about Egbin Orun’s virtues. She described her as a woman of remarkable beauty and kindness who had been a steadfast supporter of her endeavors.

“Just last week, we spoke. This is so sudden,” Igbekele wrote, highlighting the unexpectedness of Egbin Orun’s departure.

In her poignant tribute, Igbekele lamented Egbin Orun’s sudden exit and emphasized the enduring impact of her benevolent actions on those she touched. With tearful emojis, she bid farewell to her friend, imploring her to find solace in the embrace of Christ.

In a subsequent post on Sunday morning, Igbekele reiterated the depth of the loss and expressed heartfelt sentiments. She bestowed upon Egbin Orun wishes for eternal peace and acknowledged her departure as a gain for heaven, recognizing her as a newly minted angel in the divine realm.

The circumstances surrounding Egbin Orun’s demise remain undisclosed, with no official statement forthcoming from her family or the Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria at the time of this report.