Four Nigerian gospel singers have died in a tragic car crash on Ikorodu/Sagamu road, shaking the gospel music community
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the tragic loss of four renowned singers in a devastating car crash along the Ikorodu/Sagamu road in Ogun State.
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Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina were all killed instantly when a vehicle crashed into two others already involved in a prior collision.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 5 April, claimed the lives of the gospel artistes who were also family members.
According to Florence Okupe, the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the singers were travelling in one of the affected vehicles. She confirmed that they died at the scene of the accident.
Okupe expressed her deep condolences to the bereaved families and emphasised the urgent need for motorists to exercise caution on the roads. She particularly warned against excessive speeding, which remains a leading cause of road accidents in Nigeria.
“These were vibrant individuals whose talents had significantly enriched the gospel scene,” Okupe said. “We urge all road users to prioritise safety to avoid such devastating losses.”
The sudden deaths of Evangelist Kekerejesu, Evangelist Joseph, Oluwapamilerin, and Adesina have sent shockwaves through the Nigerian gospel community.
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Colleagues, fans, and faith-based organisations have flooded social media with tributes, sharing memories of their impactful music ministries.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
