Osinachi Nwachukwu

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Osinachi Nwachukwu
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Born12 November 1979
Died8 April 2022
Spouse(s)Peter Nwachukwu

Osinachi Nwachukwu (died 8 April 2022) was a Nigerian gospel musician. She achieved popularity through the single "Ekwueme" by Prospa Ochimana. [1] Her death was alleged to be as a result of domestic violence. [2] [3] Her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, was arrested in connection with her death. [4]

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Early life and education

Osinachi Nwachukwu was born on 12 November 1979 into an Igbo Family in Owerri, Nigeria.[ citation needed ] She attended a private school and proceeded into a private university in Nigeria.[ citation needed ]

Career

Osinachi was a highly spirit filled Nigerian Gospel musician, a minister of God, a songwriter with a great voice and a Christian worship producer. [5] Most of her songs were written in Igbo language.[ citation needed ] Her career reach its peak in 2017 due to the famous single "Ekwueme". She had featured in songs like " Nara Ekele" by Pastor Paul Enenche (Dunamis, Abuja), Ekwueme by Prospa Ochimana and "You no dey use me play" by Emma. [6]

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References

  1. Abdullahi, Idowu (9 April 2022). "Gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, feared dead". The Punch . Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. PM News (10 April 2022). "Late Gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu victim of domestic abuse". P.M. News . Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  3. Punch Editorial Board (17 April 2022). "Osinachi: Stronger measures needed against domestic violence". The Punch . Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  4. "Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nigeria gospel singer's husband arrested over death". BBC News. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  5. Onye, Harry (9 April 2022). "Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu bio: age, husband, death and other updates". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  6. Onye, Harry (9 April 2022). "Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu bio: age, husband, death and other updates". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 8 March 2023.