Gospel artist, Morenikeji ‘Egbin Orun’ is dead

Renowned Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, fondly known as Egbin Orun, has passed away, as revealed by her colleague Esther Igbekele in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday evening.

Expressing profound sorrow, Igbekele, under the username @estherigbekele, reminisced about Egbin Orun’s virtues, describing her as a woman of remarkable beauty and kindness who had been a stalwart supporter of her endeavors. Igbekele recounted their recent conversation just the week prior, underscoring the unexpectedness of Egbin Orun’s departure and the immense void her absence leaves behind.

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

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

Yet, 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.