Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Taiwo Adegbodu, known by his stage name SirTee has been lost to the cold hands of death.
News of his death broke on Sunday morning and was confirmed by fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbekele in a post on her Instagram page.
Igbekele posted the singer’s picture with the caption, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
His death was also confirmed on Adegbodu Twins JP’s Facebook page.
“Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, how do you want me to cope without him? God why? This is too much for me to bear!”, the post read.
The cause of the singer’s death remained unknown as of press time. However, his death sent shockwaves through his fan base and plunged the Christian music community into mourning.
The heartbreaking message has sparked an outpouring of grief online, with many social media users mourning the singer and praying for strength for his family.
Several fellow gospel artists have also taken to social media to mourn his passing. The sad news comes months after another gospel minister, Bunmi Akinaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, passed away following an illness that reportedly began in 2025.
Fans continue to express shock over the latest development, describing Taiwo’s passing as a painful loss. Known for blending traditional and contemporary gospel sounds, his passing marks a significant loss to the Nigerian gospel music community.
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