By Ihechi Enyinnaya
Chinedu Nwadike, popular Igbo gospel musician known for his many songs, including his “Oku Gbajie Aka Ji Ngozim” is dead.
He reportedly died on Sunday in Abuja after battling kidney failure and blood cancer. He was hospitalised at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Gudu, Abuja.
The 39-year-old it was gathered, had recovered from kidney disease and was expected to be transferred to India for treatment of the blood cancer.
Before his death, he had pleaded for financial help from prominent Nigerians and others.
In the video where he asked for help, Chinedu Nwadike said:
” I am calling for help from Nigerians. All the Igbo sons and daughters, Nigerians at large. I am right here now at Zenith Medical Center, Abuja. Urgent money is needed. I am calling on E-money, Obi Cubana, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Governor Hope Uzodimma. I am calling on all that matters in Igbo land. I may not remember all your names. All of you who have good human hearts. Anyidon, I am begging you to champion this. We need funds.
