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Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Racoon(op): 10:39pm On Mar 13
Veteran gospel music icon Toun Soetan dies at 73 and songwriter, Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73.

The respected evangelist and gospel music pioneer was widely known as the original composer of the beloved Christian chorus “Darling Jesus,” a song that has been sung in churches across Nigeria and around the world for decades.Nigerian Current Affairs
Her music ministry spanned more than 40 years, making her one of the most influential voices in Yoruba gospel music.

Throughout her career, Soetan’s songs were widely described as inspirational and motivational, particularly during the early 1990s when many of her worship choruses gained popularity in churches and revival meetings.

Beyond “Darling Jesus,” some of her notable songs include “Ke Pe Jesu” and “Cast Your Burdens,” which became widely used in Christian worship.

In addition to her music ministry, Soetan served as the Minister in Charge of Trinity World Evangelical Ministry, where she dedicated much of her life to preaching, teaching, and mentoring younger gospel ministers.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, she spent part of her early life abroad before returning to Nigeria for her education. She later studied at the University of Ibadan before committing fully to evangelism and gospel music.

Over the decades, Evangelist Soetan built a legacy as a teacher, evangelist, and worship leader whose songs were rooted in scripture and aimed at spreading the Christian message.

Many Nigerian gospel artists and church leaders have credited her as one of the pioneers who helped shape indigenous gospel worship in Nigeria.

Her death on March 13, 2026, has sparked tributes from members of the Christian community who remember her as a passionate minister whose music touched generations of believers.
https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/03/13/breaking-veteran-gospel-music-icon-toun-soetan-dies-at-73/#google_vignette

Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Racoon(op): 10:43pm On Mar 13
And so Mama Toun Soetan too has gone to rest with Her Lord and Saviour. Sweet rest ma. Knew her and lady evangelist Bola Are in the early 1990s in Ibadan especially when their songs were being aired on B-C-O-S TV.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Racoon(op): 10:52pm On Mar 13
TOUN SOETAN: Toun Soetan is a teacher, music minister evangelist and counselor the Ibadan, Oyo state gospel artistes starteed her ministry with her band, “Toun Soetan and her trinity singer in 1988.

But it is now known as trinity world evangelical ministries as Soetan has become a full time evangelist she had evergreen albums and church anthems such as lye Ree, Darling Jesus, “Train up your child”, “Gbe Jesus Ga”, a very popular praise song in the Christian circles.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sKE4r1qi68

These days, Soetan ministers more with word and films, featuring more in Mount Zion films. She also organizes training programmers for younger singer under her periodical praise clinic.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by FxMasterz:
"Iri Orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà ró,
Adaba orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà wo,
Rojọ ibukun Re,
Le wa nì ori,
Ninu ipade wa yí,
Afé rí o k'a to ló."

Rest on in the bossom of the Lord, Mama Toun.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by meobizy(m): 1:40am On Mar 14
This will make front page.

1. I don’t know her.

2. The pictures posted don’t show a 73 year old woman.

3. What killed her?
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by callmeDDD:
This life is absolutely nothing. Once a bubbling, young beautiful woman that time, now died at 73. How rapid did she get to that age? Mama, rest on ma. What will be the age and the look of people like mama Bola Are, Funmi Aragbaiye, evangelist Adedokun and pastor Niyi (something) if I am right. That man showed IBB sege with his song that time.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by mctech(m): 10:14am On Mar 14
FxMasterz:
"Iri Orun Sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà ró,
Adaba orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà wo,
Rojọ ibukun Re,
Le wa nì ori,
Ninu ipade wa yí,
Afé rí o ka to ló."

Rest on in the bossom of the Lord, Mama Toun.
That was by Funmi Aragbaye.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by iwaeda: 10:16am On Mar 14
It is well with her family. I used to love her songs. grin grin grin grin
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Glowqueen3(f): 10:16am On Mar 14
Rip Mama,my mentor in Christian music.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by FxMasterz:
callmeDDD:
This is absolutely nothing. Once a bubbling, young beautiful woman that time, now died at 73. How rapid did she get to that age? Mama, rest on ma. What will be the age and the look of people like mama Bola Are, Funmi Aragbaiye, evangelist Adedokun and pastor Niyi (something) if I am right. That man showed IBB sege with his song that time.
It's Niyi Adedokun:

"Nigeria, e ku ojo méta o
Ayanfẹ orilẹ ede, e nle o"

He is already resting with the Lord.

Modified:

My apology. I just confirmed Niyi Adedokun is still alive.

I heard a fake news a few weeks ago and didn't confirm it.

My apology.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by muyico(m): 10:16am On Mar 14
Oh
Rip to grandma
Thy lord will console her family
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by parags(m): 10:17am On Mar 14
Dear Lord . This is painful to hear . God be with her family . Rest in peace ma.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Anonimoux: 10:19am On Mar 14
Rest well ma. You have done well.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Awise09(m): 10:21am On Mar 14
May her soul rest inpeace
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by FreeStuffsNG: 10:22am On Mar 14
mctech:
That was by Funmi Aragbaye.
You mean that is Funmi Aragbaye.

I was confused too on the mix up. Funmi Aragbaye is alive nah.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Eriokanmi: 10:25am On Mar 14
Not again oh Lord. May her soul RIP. I enjoyed her songs, growing up. The gospel artistes in her era preached in their songs. Nowadays, it's about money and fame, infusing secular lifestyles in their warped songs
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by WINDSOW(m): 10:28am On Mar 14
FxMasterz:
"Iri Orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà ró,
Adaba orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà wo,
Rojọ ibukun Re,
Le wa nì ori,
Ninu ipade wa yí,
Afé rí o k'a to ló."

Rest on in the bossom of the Lord, Mama Toun.
Na she sing am? Ahhhhhh... Rest on mama
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Racoon(op): 10:28am On Mar 14
FxMasterz:
"Iri Orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà ró,
Adaba orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà wo,
Rojọ ibukun Re,
Le wa nì ori,
Ninu ipade wa yí,
Afé rí o k'a to ló."
Thanks for this piece man. Nostalgic remembrance of this woman. God bless your soul in eternity
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Brendaniel: 10:29am On Mar 14
May her soul rest in peace.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by DeclanR(m): 10:30am On Mar 14
But God is supposed to be giving long life to some persons
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by FxMasterz: 10:33am On Mar 14
mctech:
That was by Funmi Aragbaye.
No o.

Funmi Aragbaye is:

Emi òrun, wa sokale
Afé rí o
Adaba orun wa sokale
Kò gbé wà wo
Rojọ ibukun Re
Le wa l'ori
Ninù ìpàdé yí
Afe ri ọ
Ka to lo
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Eriokanmi: 10:33am On Mar 14
meobizy:
This will make front page.

1. I don’t know her.

2. The pictures posted don’t show a 73 year old woman.

3. What killed her?
Your likes can never know her
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by highchief1: 10:35am On Mar 14
meobizy:
This will make front page.

1. I don’t know her.

2. The pictures posted don’t show a 73 year old woman.

3. What killed her?
take care of yourself.i reduce my age by 15yrs and nobody has ever caught me.if u don’t live anyhow ur body won’t fail u
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Btruth: 10:42am On Mar 14
Rest in peace 🕊️ maa. My condolences to her family.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Pootle: 10:43am On Mar 14
we all gonna die some day, each day takes you closer to the end
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by oxygenlove(m): 10:45am On Mar 14
WINDSOW:
Na she sing am? Ahhhhhh... Rest on mama
no be she o.. no mind that guy..
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by anonimi: 10:47am On Mar 14
Racoon:
https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/03/13/breaking-veteran-gospel-music-icon-toun-soetan-dies-at-73/#google_vignette
May God rest her soul and grant her eternal peace.

Many thanks for including her age, which is usually missing in other obituary articles, along with details about the cause of death to allow others learn.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by meizoos(m): 10:48am On Mar 14
Evangelist Niyi Adedokun is still alive and kicking pls
FxMasterz:
It's Niyi Adedokun:

"Nigeria, e ku ojo méta o
Ayanfẹ orilẹ ede, e nle o"

He is already resting with the Lord.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by anonimi: 10:53am On Mar 14
FreeStuffsNG:
You mean that is Funmi Aragbaye.

I was confused too on the mix up. Funmi Aragbaye is alive nah.
The use of past tense about who SANG the song is very correct.

It has nothing to do with whether the person is still alive or not.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by profmallor: 11:04am On Mar 14
May God grant her eternal rest
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by Olatara(f): 11:06am On Mar 14
FxMasterz:
"Iri Orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà ró,
Adaba orun sokale,
Ko wa gbe wà wo,
Rojọ ibukun Re,
Le wa nì ori,
Ninu ipade wa yí,
Afé rí o k'a to ló."

Rest on in the bossom of the Lord, Mama Toun.
Wow!
Rip Ma'am.
Ninu ipade wa ti,
Afe ri o ka to lo.
Re: Toun Soetan Dies At 73 by callmeDDD: 11:12am On Mar 14
FxMasterz:
It's Niyi Adedokun:

"Nigeria, e ku ojo méta o
Ayanfẹ orilẹ ede, e nle o"
He is already resting with the Lord.
Really? I never knew he is late. A great man too.
Yes, Niyi adedokun and evangelist adelakun (ayewa). That was what I mixed up. This life is just bintin.
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