Family finally breaks silence on singer's death

omotolani

February 13, 2017 9:38 AM

Eric born on born July 14, 1982, passed away at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital after taking an expired drug meant to treat his malaria and typhoid ailment.

Eric Arubayi

Gospel singer

Eric born on July 14, 1982, passed away at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital after taking an expired drug meant to treat his malaria and typhoid ailment.

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Confirming the demise of the gospel artiste, his brother, Derrick Arubayi, in an exclusive chat with Vanguard, explained that the late Eric took ill after taking an expired drug meant to treat his malaria and typhoid ailment.

He said, "He had malaria and typhoid, which was untreated. It later became worse after he took a medication that had expired and this triggered his liver ailment and afterwards, every other thing just followed at a fast pace before his death.

The only thing that we had to say is that he lived for Christ. We just want the world to know that the name Eric Odafe Arubayi was for a reason beyond the West Africa Idol show.

For that reason, God would make manifest even beyond his glorious ascension."

Many Nigerian music acts have expressed their sadness over the untimely death of Eric Arubayi. Top Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga tweeted "Join me to celebrate my friend Eric Arubayi's life. we cry.. but not as those without faith for we know we will meet again.. Rest In Peace."

Rick Nwanso who handled the late singer's PR affairs also tweeted on the sad loss. "1 Cor. 15:55. Rest In Peace my bro @EricArubayi. You were the first to believe in me as a PR practitioner. You are forever in my heart."

The late gospel artiste is survived by his wife, Chinonso Aribayi, a son, two brothers, a sister and parents, Professor and Professor (Mrs) Eric Arubayi.

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