Osinachi Nwachukwu, a prominent Nigerian gospel singer, passed away on April 8, 2022. She rose to fame through her powerful vocal performance on the widely celebrated worship song “Ekwueme”, a track led by fellow gospel artist Prospa Ochimana.
Following her untimely death, there was widespread speculation that domestic abuse played a role in the circumstances leading to it. These concerns prompted public outrage and a closer look into her personal life.
In response to these allegations, her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, was taken into police custody for questioning and subsequently arrested as part of the investigation into her death.
Early life and education
Osinachi Nwachukwu was born on November 12, 1979, into an Igbo family in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She received her early education at a privately-run school and later continued her studies at a private university within the country.
Career
Osinachi Nwachukwu was a deeply spiritual Nigerian gospel artist, a dedicated minister of God, a talented songwriter, and a Christian worship music producer.
Known for her powerful and unique voice, many of her songs were composed in the Igbo language. Her career reached a significant milestone in 2017 with the release of the popular single “Ekwueme”.
Over the years, she also featured in several notable tracks, including “Nara Ekele” by Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis Church in Abuja, “Ekwueme” by Prospa Ochimana, and “You No Dey Use Me Play” by Emma.
Why Osinachi Nwachukwu Is Trending Again in 2025
Osinachi Nwachukwu, the renowned Nigerian gospel artist best known for her role in the hit worship song “Ekwueme”, has once again captured public attention—this time due to a major court ruling involving her husband.
On April 28, 2025, an Abuja High Court convicted Peter Nwachukwu, Osinachi’s husband, of culpable homicide and sentenced him to death by hanging.
This verdict marks the end of a long and emotional legal battle that began after Osinachi’s tragic death on April 8, 2022. Though her passing was initially believed to be due to throat cancer, widespread allegations of domestic abuse triggered a full-scale investigation.
Throughout the trial, several witnesses—including members of her family and close associates—gave accounts of consistent physical and emotional abuse allegedly inflicted by her husband.
Despite the autopsy not revealing external injuries, the court concluded that prolonged domestic violence played a significant role in her death.
This landmark ruling has reignited national conversations around domestic violence, particularly in the context of religious and cultural silence that often shields abusers.
Many Nigerians are calling for stronger legal protection and societal support for victims of abuse, using Osinachi’s story as a painful but powerful reminder of the urgent need for change.