IEYDA Mourns the Passing of Renowned Ilorin Islamic Waka Legend, Alhaja Ruqoyat Batimoluwasi

Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA), under the auspices of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, has received with profound shock and heartfelt sadness the news of the demise of the celebrated Ilorin Islamic Waka legend, Alhaja Ruqoyat Batimoluwasi.

In a statement jointly signed by the National President, Alh. Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo, Jagunmo toba Ilorin and the National Director of Publicity, Alh. Abdullahi Abdulfatahi Oloyin, described the late Alhaja Ruqayyat Batimoluwasi as a trailblazer of Islamic Waka music, a distinguished cultural Ambassador of Ilorin Emirate, and a mentor whose immense contributions produced many renowned Waka artistes. Through her exceptional talent and lifelong dedication, she elevated Islamic Waka to National and International recognition while promoting Islamic values and projecting the rich cultural heritage of Ilorin Emirate to the world.

According to the National President, Jagunmo toba Ilorin, stated that her passing is a monumental loss not only to her immediate family but also to Ilorin Emirate, the Muslim Ummah, the Nigerian cultural community, and the global Islamic Waka fraternity. Although she has departed this world, her remarkable legacy of faith, excellence, mentorship, and selfless service will continue to inspire generations of artistes and lovers of Islamic cultural Waka.

IEYDA extends its deepest condolences to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, the bereaved family, the Islamic Cultural Waka community, and the entire people of Ilorin Emirate over this painful and irreparable loss.

The Association prayed that Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives her shortcomings, accepts her righteous deeds as acts of Ibadah, grants her eternal abode in Al-Jannatul Firdaus, widens and illuminates her grave, and grants her family, friends, and admirers the fortitude to bear this great loss.