Deborah Fasoyin, the renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer known for the popular Yoruba song Odun n Lo Sopin, is not dead, her family has said.

Her son, Korede Fasoyin, dismissed viral reports circulating on social media that claimed the veteran singer had passed away.

The rumour spread widely on Monday, with several posts showing Mama Fasoyin’s photograph alongside “RIP” inscriptions, triggering condolence messages from fans and well-wishers.

Korede described the reports as false and reassured the public that his mother is alive.

“My mother is alive. The news of her death is fake. We are already preparing 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 turned 86 on March 1, remains widely respected in Nigerian gospel music circles. Her song “Odun n Lo Sopin” has remained a staple in many churches and has influenced generations of gospel music listeners.