His death came less than 48 hours after musician Oju Ika was reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers.
Nutty Josh reportedly spent several weeks in a coma before his death.
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Family members, friends and fellow gospel musicians have since shared messages of grief online.
Details surrounding the gospel singer’s death remain unclear at the time of writing.
However, an account shared with a faith-based blog offered some details about what happened.
According to the source, Nutty Josh was involved in a road accident while riding.
The source claimed a runaway driver struck him from behind.
The impact reportedly left the singer in a coma for about one month.
“All I know is that he was hit by a runaway driver while riding his power bike. He was hit from the back and he has been in coma for a month,” the source said.
The source also admitted that the full circumstances surrounding the incident were not known.
Another tribute raised questions about some details being shared about the singer’s death.
Prince Enaholo said Nutty Josh was a cyclist, rather than a power bike rider.
“RIP Nutty Josh, I believe their has been an official statement with clear details of his death from his close family, putting the wrong details out there of his death isn’t nice. he was a cyclist not a power bike rider.”
Other fans also expressed sadness while remembering the gospel singer.
Tchinedu Stanley reflected on the uncertainty of life in his tribute.
Singer Nutty Josh
“We feared aging because it reminds us of death… now death reminds us that age isn’t a guarantee. Life!!”.
Joy Dirisu also expressed sadness after learning about the singer following his death.
“May his soul rest in peace. It’s so sad I get to know him in death. Please which music did he sing?”
The Nutty Josh death has sparked an outpouring of tributes across social media.
His friends, fans and colleagues continue to remember his contribution to gospel music.
Further details about his death are expected from his family or close associates.
