By Maxwell Oyekunle

Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of Nigerian gospel music icon, Evangelist Toun Soetan, who died on Friday at the age of 73.

Clerics and gospel ministers who knew her described her as a trailblazer whose life and ministry left a lasting impact on worship and gospel music in Nigeria.

The Presiding Pastor of A-Plus Church, Sunday Ayilara, said the late singer’s legacy would continue to inspire generations of worshippers.

“Undisputably, you blazed the gospel music trail, raised worshippers and the worship standard! Your life, voice, impact and legacy are too authentic, effective, extensive and eternal! They will forever speak the glory of Christ till eternity.”

Similarly, the Senior Pastor of His Pavilion Christian Centre, Debbie Dahunsi, described Evangelist Soetan as a spiritual mother and mentor whose humility, courage and generosity touched many lives.

Pastor Dahunsi recalled first meeting the late gospel singer at her music school, TRISOW, in Bodija, Ibadan, where their relationship later developed into a close ministerial partnership.

Also reacting, the Senior Pastor of Vantage Church, Ibadan, Reverend Yinka Adeleke said Evangelist Soetan’s life was a blessing, and her memory would remain cherished.

According to him, her footprints would “forever remain on the sands of time and the precious places of our hearts,” adding that “the memory of the righteous is blessed.”

Evangelist Toun Soetan was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of contemporary gospel music in southwestern Nigeria, mentoring several gospel ministers and establishing a music training platform that nurtured many young talents.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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