Rwandan Gospel Singer Gogo Gloriose Is Dead, Nigerians Mourn: “She Made Us Laugh on TikTok”
- The Rwandan gospel music industry has suffered a major loss as reports of Gogo Gloriose's death emerged online
- Gogo Gloriose was reported to have passed away on Wednesday, September 3, and details surrounding her death were confirmed on Thursday, September 4
- The news of her death recently surfaced on Nigerian social media, where many mourned her passing
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Nigerians have joined Rwandans in mourning the loss of Rwandan gospel singer Gloriose Musabyimana, better known as Gogo Gloriose.
According to reports, Gogo died on Wednesday, September 3, in Kampala, at the age of 36. The gospel singer's death was, however, confirmed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, by her media manager, Bikem wa Yesu.
Source: Instagram
The reports of her death came as a shock to fans in Rwanda, Uganda, and Nigeria.
Bikem, who had traveled with Gogo to Uganda for a series of concerts, expressed his grief on social media, writing:
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“R.I.P. Gogo, what terrible news! God, strengthen my heart.”
The cause of her death has not been publicised. PulseUG disclosed that she had been struggling with heart-related complications.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Nollywood veteran Joke Silva lost her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died at the age of 72.
Source: Instagram
The actress confirmed the heartbreaking news on August 29, 2025, via Instagram, where she posted his picture alongside a tribute, stirring reactions from many of her colleagues in the Nigerian movie industry.
Watch the video from one of the late Gogo Gloriose's stage performance below:
Nigerians mourn Gogo Gloriose
Many Nigerians penned tributes to the late gospel singer, sharing how she brought them joy with her TikTok videos.
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions; read the comments below:
olorijolie said:
"Chai never heard her sing but I'm happy she knew and served the Lord with her heart. Rest in peace Gogo."
geniacooks reacted:
"Oh dear Gogo..she always made me laugh on TikTok. May her soul rest in peace."
mocmadu said:
"Everyday I need the Blood of Jesus because it is Good. Rest well."
officialbamhie said:
"Omo May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace."
j__amanda reacted:
"I no understand, which type of talk be this one nah , who pass away ??"
uccie_standard reacted:
"We felt her impact. May her soul rest peaceful."
nenyenwa_mirabel reacted:
"Eternal rest grant unto her o, lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her. Amen."
goddess_on_earth085 reacted:
"Na only me no know her? I low key thought she was singing in her native language, didn’t know it was even English,,, may her soul rest with the almighty."
obizygee said:
"She lived in glorifying Gods name thank you for your impact and the little time you made us all happy rest on the bosom of the lord."
adedoyin_oo commented:
"Ahhh gogo Dey always give me joy on TikTok."
zibah_aladuke said:
"Oh no wonder she bn dey find blood of Jesus."
neskahbel reacted:
"Oh my God... all through last week, I kept singing her hit song. I was even wondering why I was singing it. My God rest your soul Gogo."
Peju Ogunmola's late son's music label speaks
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the music record label Peju Ogunmola's late son was signed under, reacted to the reports of his death.
The label shared a picture of the deceased on its page, disclosing he passed on after a brief illness.
The music label also shared plans to honour Peju Ogunmola's son's legacy.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
