Nigeria’s gospel music community is mourning the death of Yoruba gospel singer and evangelist, G.A. Idowu Aworinde, who reportedly died on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Aworinde was known for his Christian songs, evangelical work and contributions to Yoruba gospel music.
The singer, who was visually impaired, built a strong reputation through his music and ministry and reached many Christian families across Nigeria.
His death was announced by Church Gist, after which tributes began to emerge from people who knew his music and ministry.
Aworinde was known for using traditional Yoruba musical styles to share Christian teachings and messages of faith.
His songs combined local melodies with religious themes and became popular among worshippers over the years.
He also worked with the Victory Voices Spiritual Singers, a group through which he produced and performed several gospel songs that became well known among Christians.
Some of his popular songs included Mo Ki Obi Mi, Jesu Nikan Lo Ku Mi Ku L’aiye, Talotobe and Adura Owuro.
His music focused on different aspects of Christian life, including prayer, praise, faith, family and dependence on God.
Several of his songs remained popular among older generations of Yoruba Christians and continued to be played in homes and places of worship.
