Osinachi Nwachukwu (12 November 1979 – 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, found guilty, and sentenced to death.
Osinachi Nwachukwu | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 12 November 1979 |
| Died | 8 April 2022 |
| Spouse | Peter Nwachukwu |
Early life and education
editOsinachi Nwachukwu was born on 12 November 1979 into an Igbo family[4] in Owerri, Nigeria.[citation needed] She attended a private school and proceeded into a private university in Nigeria.[citation needed]
Career
editOsinachi 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.[6] Her career reached 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.[5]
Death
editOn 28 April 2025, an FCT High Court in Abuja sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, her husband to death by hanging for her murder. He was found culpable of her death which occurred on April 8, 2022.[7] Her cause of death was initially reported to be throat cancer before her family revealed that she had been a victim of domestic violence.[8]
References
edit- ^ Abdullahi, Idowu (9 April 2022). "Gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, feared dead". The Punch. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ PM News (10 April 2022). "Late Gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu victim of domestic abuse". P.M. News. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ Punch Editorial Board (17 April 2022). "Osinachi: Stronger measures needed against domestic violence". The Punch. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Biography of Osinachi Nwachukwu : Osinachi Children, Real Cause of Death, Twin Sister". NEWSONLINE NIGERIA. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ a b Onye, Harry (9 April 2022). "Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu bio: age, husband, death and other updates". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Things to know about the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nigeria gospel singer's husband arrested over death". BBC News. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer sentenced to death". BBC News. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
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