Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73.
The respected evangelist and gospel music minister was widely recognised as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, a song that has remained a staple in church worship across Nigeria for many years.
Tributes have continued to pour in following news of her passing, with many describing her as a divinely gifted minister whose songs carried strong spiritual messages and inspired countless worshippers.
Beyond Darling Jesus, the late gospel singer was also known for other notable songs, including Ke Pe Jesu and Cast Your Burdens, which became widely used in Christian worship gatherings.
In addition to her music ministry, Soetan also established a music college where she trained numerous gospel musicians, many of whom have gone on to become prominent figures in the gospel music scene.
Her passing marks the end of an era in Nigerian gospel music, leaving behind a legacy of worship songs and a generation of musicians shaped by her ministry.
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