Toun Soetan, a veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at age 73.
She was widely known as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, which has remained a staple in churches across Nigeria.
Kunle Bakare, former Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the Entertainment Writers Association of Nigeria, announced the sad news on social media, on Friday night.
According to Bakare, the late veteran singer was a spiritually gifted minister whose music carried deep messages.
“The late gospel music player will also be remembered for her music college, where she trained so many gospel music players, most of whom are reigning today,” Bakare said.
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Also confirming the development, gospel musician, Peters Olaniyi Olusegun, announced the news in a Facebook post.
“We just lost another legend this morning, Mummy Toun Soetan. May the Lord be with the family and Daddy Titus Soetan,” he wrote.
Beyond Darling Jesus, Evangelist Soetan was known for other notable gospel songs, including Ke Pe Jesu and Cast Your Burdens.