Osinachi Nwachukwu sang mostly in Igbo and was famous for the hit song ‘Ekwueme’ by Prospa Ochimana, released in 2017
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Osinachi Nwachukwu has passed on after battling an undisclosed ailment for some months.
TheNiche gathered that the talented singer died on Friday evening, April 8, 2022, in a hospital in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Osinachi, who sang mostly in Igbo, was famous for the hit song ‘Ekwueme’ by Prospa Ochimana, released in 2017.
The great worshipper also featured in some gospel hit songs such as ‘Nara Ekele’ by Pastor Paul Enenche and ‘You no dey use me play’ by Emma.
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Her last release was in September last year when she released ‘Ikem, God of Power’.
The ‘Ekwueme’ crooner is survived by four children and her husband Peter, who is said to be a clergyman.
She was the twin sister of another popular gospel artist, Amarachi Grace Eze .
Members of the online community have reacted to the news of her death, while some expressed shock because she died in her prime.
Others said they will miss her melodious voice and beautiful songs, which they are now accustomed to, they also prayed for the repose of her soul.
Here are some of her golden voices and translations:
Ihe ikwuru bu ihe ina eme (What You say is what You do)Ihe ikara bu ihe ina eme (You do what you say)Obu onye n’ekwu ma chim kwuchasia? (Who can say it when my God has not said it?)Obu Onye N’aturu chim uka chukwu? (Who tells God what to do?)
Inweghi mgbanwe chukwu ebighebi e (Forever and ever you do not change)Inweghi onyiri amama amasi amasi (You have no comparison, All-Knowing God)Ebube dike, Okechi, Ekwueme(Glorious in Power, Great God, The one who says and does)Ihe ikwu k’ina eme (What you say is what You do)
Oloro Ihe loro ihe loro (He who swallows what swallow)Enyi kpuru odumu n’ (The elephant and the lion)Oke nmanwu n’eta Onwe ya (Great masquerade that guides Himself)Ogbara nkiti Okwu biri n’ onu ya(In His Silence, he still has the final say)
Echeta obi esie ike (The one when you remember are confident)Gaga n’ ogwu (He who walks on thronesAmama amasi amasi (Wise God, Wise God, All Wise God)Oje n’ nmuo, Oje na madu chukwu Oma(The one who travels in the Spirit and in the physical – Good God)Obata ulo adinma(He comes to a home everyone rejoices)Ebube dike, Ebube dike, Ebube dike, Ebube dike(Glorious in Power, Glorious in Power x2)
Ekwueme! (The one who says and does)Ekwueme, Ekwueme (The one who says and does)
Ekwueme, Ekwueme, Ekwueme (The one who says and does)Chi jury éluigwe we ju Uwa nile(God who fills the heavens and the earth)Ekwueme ihe ikwuru ka ina eme(What You say is what You do)Ekwueme nani gi bu ekwueme(He that says and does, only you say and do)
Ikuku aman’onya chi obioma(The wind that cannot be trapped)Ekwueme ememue Ogara ngada nga(The One who says and does, the wealthiest)Obata ulo adi uma, chukwu onye olu ebube(The one welcome in homes, the God that does glorious things)
Ekwueme ihe ikwuru ka’ina eme(The one that says and does, what You say is what You do)
Obu onye n’aturu gi uka chukwu oma?(Who tells you what to do, my God?)Obudi Onye n’ekwu ma ikwuchasi chukwu ebighebi(Who can tell You when to stop speaking? Everlasting God)Nani gi bu ekwu eme, ihe ikara bu ihe ina eme o!(The only One that says and does, You are the One that says and does it)Ekwueme ibu ekwueme (The one who says and does)
Oke nmiri nke n’ebu ogwe!(The one who says and does, the flood that carries the bridge)Ebighebi eligwe!, Oke nmanwu n’eti onwe ya(You are Heaven Forever)Obata ulo adimma(The masquerade that dresses Himself)Chukwu O x5 (Oh God x5)
Ekwueme imedawomu obi(God! You have consoled my heart)Chukwu oma ,Oletara onye emejoro chukwu oma(Good God, the one that consoles the offended)Ekwueme, chi n’echere mu so gi bu ekwueme o(The one who says and does, the one who thinks of me)Ekwuemem mu mmm Ekwueme (the One who says and does)
