Patty Obasi | |
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Born | Patrick Obasi 15 May 1951 Mmaku,
Awgu,
Enugu State, Nigeria |
Died | 16 October 2012 Enugu State, Nigeria | (aged 61)
Nationality | Nigerian |
Spouse | Esther Obasi |
Musical career | |
Also known as | The Sower |
Genres | gospel |
Occupation(s) | performer, singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1980–2003 |
Patrick Obasi (15 May 1951 – 16 October 2012), popularly known as Patty Obasi, was a Nigerian gospel recording artist. [1] Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian gospel music, [2] Patty Obasi rose to prominence in 1980 upon the release of his album Nwa Mama Iwota.
Patrick Obasi was born in Mmaku, a small town in Awgu local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria where he began his singing career. [3]
He released his debut album Bianu Kanyi Kele Jehova and went on to release over 15 studio albums. [4] [5]
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Obasi died in his residence on 16 October 2012 after suffering from kidney failure. [3]
Patty Obasi | |
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Born | Patrick Obasi 15 May 1951 Mmaku,
Awgu,
Enugu State, Nigeria |
Died | 16 October 2012 Enugu State, Nigeria | (aged 61)
Nationality | Nigerian |
Spouse | Esther Obasi |
Musical career | |
Also known as | The Sower |
Genres | gospel |
Occupation(s) | performer, singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1980–2003 |
Patrick Obasi (15 May 1951 – 16 October 2012), popularly known as Patty Obasi, was a Nigerian gospel recording artist. [1] Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian gospel music, [2] Patty Obasi rose to prominence in 1980 upon the release of his album Nwa Mama Iwota.
Patrick Obasi was born in Mmaku, a small town in Awgu local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria where he began his singing career. [3]
He released his debut album Bianu Kanyi Kele Jehova and went on to release over 15 studio albums. [4] [5]
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Obasi died in his residence on 16 October 2012 after suffering from kidney failure. [3]