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You probably have danced to songs equivalent to Oku Gbajie Aka and God of Vengeance, you might most likely recognise the voice of Chinedu Nwadike. Nwadike utilised his voice for evangelical functions and have become one of many outstanding stars of gospel music in Nigeria.
So, who was Chinedu Nwadike, whose exceptional stint in music, Nollywood and budding rise in politics was clipped by in poor health well being?
Chinedu Nwadike biography
Chinedu Nwadike was born on 26 June 1983 in Imo State. He was raised in Owerri, the Imo State capital, the place he had his primary schooling.
Profession
Nwadike was a well-liked gospel singer, evangelist, dancer, Nollywood actor and politician.
Though he reportedly began singing at an early age, Nwadike got here into the highlight as a dancer. He started his profession as a dancer for a fellow gospel singer, Gozie Okeke. In line with Nwadike, he needed to depend on dancing for different musicians to get revenue for himself.
He later rose to prominence as a gospel singer and actor. He launched a number of songs, with most of them having fun with huge airplay and likewise being performed in church buildings.
Nwadike bought concerned in politics and was appointed the Particular Assistant to the Governor of Imo State by the then-state governor, Rochas Okorocha. He was additionally a former member of the Imo State Pilgrim Board.
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Chinedu Nwadike songs
Nwadike launched a number of songs, with variety of them sung within the Igbo language. A few of his songs embody:
- Marry me
- Afo Ngozim
- Jesus Kwue Okwu, Ozugo Medley
- Chi Anyi Diri Anyi Nma
- Crossing over
- A Fruitful Particular person
- Ome Mma
- Jehovah Kulie
- Each Drawback
- Many Miracles
- Don’t fear
- Chim Di Nma
- Would possibly God
- You Are Extra Than What Folks Say
- God of Vengeance
- Oku Gbajie Aka
Chinedu Nwadike internet value
The estimated internet value of Nwadike was not obtainable earlier than his demise.
Household
Nwadike bought married to Mrs Dorah Nwadike on August 14, 2012.
The couple had three kids, two daughters and a boy. Ifechiwku Victoria, Bryan Goodluck Chinedu Nwadike, and Chimamanda Mesel Chinedu Nwadike are the names of the kids.
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Illness
The well-known gospel singer battled with blood most cancers (leukaemia) and continual kidney illness for a very long time.
Dying
After a battle with blood most cancers, Nwadike handed away in Abuja on Sunday, March 27, 2002, at an Abuja hospital.
Earlier than his demise, the 39-year-old musician was scheduled to go to India for extra medical care after he reportedly recovered from a kidney situation.
His good friend, Darlington Chidera Ibekwe, introduced the passing away of the musician in a Fb publish.
The Oku Gbajie Aka crooner had requested well-known Nigerians for monetary help earlier than he handed away. Distinguished Nigerians paid him medical visits, together with Senator Ifeanyi Uba and Uche Nwosu, an Imo State governorship candidate within the 2019 normal election.
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