86-Year-Old ‘Odun n lo Sopin’ Singer Deborah Fasoyin Debunks Fake Death Reports; Family Blasts Mischievous Rumour-Mongers

Fans of legendary gospel singer Mama Deborah Fasoyin can now breathe a sigh of relief. The 86-year-old leader of the famous CAC Good Women Choir has come out to say she is “hale and hearty” after fake news about her death went viral on Monday, March 16, 2026.

The trouble started when some people on Facebook and WhatsApp began sharing her picture with “Rest in Peace” messages. This caused a lot of panic among her fans both in Nigeria and abroad. Her son, Korede, said the family was shocked by the “wicked” news and had to quickly record a video of his mother to prove she is still with us.

In the video, the “Odun n lo Sopin” singer looked happy and strong. She told her well-wishers not to listen to the lies. “I will finish strong and healthy,” she said, adding that she expects to live a very long life just like the fathers in the Bible.

Mama Fasoyin is a treasure in the Nigerian music world. Her famous song, which was first recorded in 1979, is still one of the most popular songs in the country. Her family is now asking social media users to stop sharing unverified news that causes pain to families.