May 14, 2026

Nigerian Gospel Singer, Eric Arubayi Is Dead

By Farouk Mohammed

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Eric Arubayi, Nigerian Talented Gospel singer is Dead.

Eric Arubayi

Nigerian Talented Gospel singer and the 3rd runner up at the maiden edition of the West African Idol, Eric Arubayi, is dead.

The artiste, in his early 30s, died on Saturday at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital.

Eric is said to have fallen sick earlier in the week and was rushed to the hospital.

Timi Dakolo, who won the prize, was part of groomsmen as Eric wedded Chiononso Iiomah on December 28, 2013 in Abraka, Delta State.

Eric and Chinonso celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary recently.

The couple has a son together.

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