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  • Tears as gospel singer Dele Gold is buried in Lagos

    Tears as gospel singer Dele Gold is buried in Lagos

    The remains of late Nigerian gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold, have been buried in Lagos.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the family and friends of the late singer gathered at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos, to pay their last respects as he was laid to rest.

    Recall that the singer’s unexpected death sparked reactions from his fans and colleagues in the industry.

    Speaking at the funeral service, the singer’s colleague Abimbola Otusanya at DAAR Communications service, described him as agenerous giver.

    She said: “He was a friend and brother to the house. All through the period he was with DAAR, he was always present.

    “Sometimes, he will release his equipment for us. He was a generous giver. On a personal note, he is a friend in 2017.

    “I had surgery and I needed to travel to Ibadan, Dele gave me a car that took me to my family at no cost.”

    The clergyman, who officiated the ceremony, also disclosed that the singernever charged to perform at churches”.

    “Dele Gold made an impact with God. Dele did not accept a dime from any church to perform. He used all he owned to serve God,” he said.

    Gold’s children and wife were at the graveside as the singer was lowered to the grave.

     

  • Late gospel star, Dele Gold to be buried on Thursday

    Late gospel star, Dele Gold to be buried on Thursday

    The remains of popular gospel musician Jacob Dele Agbeyo, also known as Dele Gold will be buried on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that a burial committee, set up a few days after the singer’s demise announced the date.

    According to the burial program, the late singer’s burial rites will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with a series of event which includes, a service of songs, Christian wake-keep, candlelight procession, and Artiste Night at the Victoria Garden Conference Centre, Ikeja.

    The burial rites will continue on Thursday with a commendation service and lying-in-state at his residence, which is located at 5 Abiodun Ejigbadero Avenue, off Aina Ajayi Avenue, Ekoro Road, Abule Egba, Lagos.

    This will be followed by an interment at an undisclosed cemetery.

    It would be recalled that the late singer died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 48.

    He is survived by his wife and children.