Legendary gospel singer Patty Obasi passes on

Gospel singer Patty Obasi has passed away.

Obasi who had been battling a critical ailment – kidney failure for over a year had been recommended for a transplant but couldn’t travel because of lack of funds.

NETng reported that Obasi need not less than N10m to replace his two failed kidneys in India.

He died in his Enugu residence on Friday, October 26, 2012, after he reportedly slipped into unconsciousness. ‘Brother died at his house this morning and his body had been deposited in the mortuary. He could not go for the kidney transplant in India as recommended by his doctor at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Enugu’, his sister told The Vanguard.

Obasi is popular for his album ‘Nwa Mammy Water’ which shot him into limelight.