Patty Obasi
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| birth_name = Patrick Obasi
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=y|1951|05|15}}
| birth_place = Mmaku, Awgu, Enugu State, Nigeria
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=y|2012|10|16|1951|05|15}}
| death_place = Enugu State, Nigeria
| nationality = Nigerian
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| spouse = Esther Obasi
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| alias = The Sower
| genre = gospel
| instrument = Vocals, guitar
| years_active = 1980–2003
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| occupation = performer, singer
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Patrick Obasi (15 May 1951 – 16 October 2012), popularly known as Patty Obasi, was a Nigerian gospel recording artist.{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/goodnight-patty/|title=Goodnight, Patty|work=The Nation Newspaper|date=2 November 2012|accessdate=2 July 2016}} Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian gospel music,{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriansinamerica.com/igbo-music-where-are-the-gongs-and-flutes/|title=Igbo Music: Where Are The Gongs And Flutes?|publisher=Nigerians in America|last=Obi|first=Felix-Abraham|date=25 May 2006|accessdate=2 July 2016}} Patty Obasi rose to prominence in 1980 upon the release of his album Nwa Mama Iwota.
Patrick Obasi was born in Mmaku, a small town in Awgu local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria where he began his singing career.{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/10/gospel-singer-patty-obasi-dies-of-kidney-failure/|title=Gospel singer, Patty Obasi, dies of kidney failure|work=Vanguard News|last=Edike|first=Tony|date=27 October 2012|accessdate=2 July 2016}}
Career
He released his debut album Bianu Kanyi Kele Jehova and went on to release over 15 studio albums.{{Cite web|url=https://www.justgospel.com.ng/2010/11/i-used-music-to-spread-the-gospel-patty-obasi.html|title=I Used Music To Spread The Gospel - "Patty Obasi"|last=Ovye|first=John|date=2010-11-26|website=Gospel Songs 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-08}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thetrentonline.com/remembering-patty-obasi-patrick-oguejiofor/|title=Tribute: Remembering Gospel Singer And Champion For Christ Patty Obasi|work=The Trent|last=Oguejiofor|first=Patrick|date=7 March 2014|accessdate=2 July 2016}}
Patrick Obasi popularly known as Patty Obasi, was a gospel recording artist. Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian gospel music.{{Cite web |title=career of patty obasi - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=career+of+patty+obasi |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.google.com}}
Patty Obasi was a renowned vocalist, guitarist and renowned music evangelist. His music is commonly filled with teachings on moral values, societal vices and proper christian life. A lifestyle which earned him the “Sower” sobriquet and an ordained Reverend for using his music to preach the gospel.{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Soundwela |date=2024-02-23 |title=Patty Obasi Biography, Career, Family And Songs |url=https://soundwela.net/biography/patty-obasi-biography-career-family-and-songs/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=soundwela.net |language=en-US}}
Death
Discography
- Uwa Bu Ahai
- Onye Kwere Ekwu
- Anya Nelebe
- Bianu Kanyi Kele Jehova
- Onye Isi Agha
- Nwa Mama Iwota
- Okara Akapa
- Billionaire In A Crate
- Walking With Jesus
- Ezi Nwayi Di Ukor
- Ubanase
- Anya n'ele uwa
- Ogadika Oluebube
- Onye Onyinye
- Freelance Painter
- Ezinwanye Di Iko
- Chinaza Oku
- Millionaire Create
- Anyi Gana Eje N'iru {{Cite web |title=patty obasi songs - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=patty+obasi+songs&clie=1 |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.google.com}}
See also
References
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Category:20th-century Nigerian male singers
Category:Nigerian gospel singers