The family of the late Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has broken silence on the cause of death.

Naija News reports that this comes after a viral video of Aduke Gold made rounds online, with many people speculating that she had undergone fibroid surgery, which resulted in her death.

Recall that the singer’s unexpected death triggered diverse responses on social media as fans and her colleagues in the industry continue to grieve.

However, reacting to the controversies generated by the singer’s shocking death, her brother, pastor Ajayi Aderogbo, in a video making rounds on social media, said Aduke Gold died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, on Monday, August 12, 2024.

He confirmed that the music star died of cervical cancer and warned those spreading unverified information to stop.

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.”