The Nigerian gospel music world has been thrown into deep mourning since news of the sudden death of Hon. John Ewelukwa Udegbunam rent the air.
Udegbunam died in the evening of July 3, 2021.
Udegbunam, a pioneer star artiste, gospel music
composer, singer, multi intrumentalist, producer and studio mogul and business
man was until his death a staunch member of COSON.
Already, a condolence
register has been opened at the reception of COSON House
Also the Nigerian flag at COSON HOUSE is flying at
half mast
According to close sources, Udegbunam had gone for
his daily business in the hustling and bustling city of Onitsha only to return home
and slump.
The source said he was taken to Waterside Hospital Onitsha
where he later died throwing his family members, fans and business associates
into perpetual wailing.
Udegbunam came to musical limelight in the 80s when
he released albums after another including Mighty God indeed, Annointing,
Before you is an open door and a host of others.
He later set up Eweson studio along Oguta Road
Onitsha where he churned out many albums as well as produced many artistes
including Kingdom Kids.
He also pioneered DVD and CD duplication in the
Niger City of Onitsha.
In the recent past, Udegbunam ventured into music
teaching offering books and DVDs for enthusiastic learners and music groups.
His versatility led him to apart from mastering many
instruments but to also venture into video production and editing and web designing.
Udegbunam was also
the National music director Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria and is
sourly being missed.
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