‘Odun n Lo Sopin’ singer Deborah Fasoyin not dead – son

Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer Deborah Fasoyin, has dismissed viral reports claiming that his mother is dead.

The rumours, which circulated widely on social media on Monday, included several posts showing Mama Fasoyin’s photograph alongside “RIP” inscriptions, prompting an outpouring of condolence messages from fans and well-wishers.

According to The Punch, Korede Fasoyin described the reports as false and assured the public that his mother is very much alive.

“My mother is alive. The news of her death is fake. We are already doing a video for her to speak,” he said.

He added that the family began receiving numerous calls from within and outside Nigeria shortly after the rumour surfaced.

“I started receiving calls from outside Nigeria and within Nigeria since midnight, asking if she was dead. I don’t know the mischievous person who posted that without verifying,” he said.

Mama Fasoyin, who recently celebrated her 86th birthday on March 1, 2026, is widely respected in Nigerian gospel music circles. She is best known for the popular Yoruba gospel song “Odun n lo Sopin,” and her music has influenced generations of church music lovers.