Legendary gospel singer, Ron Kenoly, has died at age 81.
Naija News reports that several other gospel artistes confirmed Kenoly’s demise via their social media pages.
Also, Nigerian gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, in a post on his Instagram page, expressed appreciation to Ron Kenoly, for inspiring generations.
He wrote, “Dr Ron Kenoly crosses to yonder side.
“Thank you for inspiring generations of psalmists like me.
“I grew up on these songs. And today, others are growing up on ours.
“Thank you sir.”
Kenoly was behind hit songs like Majesty, righteousness, peace & joy, Anointing, All honour, Sing out, among others.
In other news, Bobby Williams Adeoye, the son of late gospel singer Omije Ojumi, has shared his thoughts on his mother’s death.
Williams said he was not completely shocked by the news because she often talked about death while she was alive.
Naija News reports that he spoke during the service of songs held in her honour, where he remembered her as a woman who gave her whole life to raising him and making sure he succeeded in everything he did.
He described her as caring, kind and very strong, saying she always pushed him to do well both at home and in school.
According to him, his mother took a deep interest in his daily life and always wanted to know how his day went whenever he returned from school.
