The popular  Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, is dead.

The 42 year-old Imo State born singer, who shot into the limelight with the hit, “Ekwueme”, which she sang alongside Prospa Ochimana, died on Friday night in an Abuja hospital.

So far, no official confirmation yet from family members and her close associates.

However, Osinachi was said to be battling an undisclosed ailment months before she reportedly breathed her last

She was a lead singer at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Glory Dome, Airport Road in Abuja.

The mother of four  featured in several popular gospel songs like “Nara Ekele” by Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis, Abuja, “Ekwueme” by Prospa Ochimana, “You no dey use me play” by Emma and many others.

Her last song, Ikem (God of Power) was released in November 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, and four children.

She was the twin sister of Amarachi Grace Eze, who is also a famous gospel singer.