Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Kenoly's death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, in a statement shared on the singer's official Instagram page.

"This morning, Feb. 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dr. Ron Kenoly," the statement read.

No cause of death or location of death was disclosed in the announcement.

Following the news, prominent gospel ministers paid tribute to Kenoly.

Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey shared a message on Instagram, acknowledging Kenoly's role in shaping his ministry and that of others.

"Thank you for inspiring generations of psalmists like me. I grew up on these songs, and today others are growing up on ours," Bassey wrote.

Singer Frank Edwards also paid tribute,...