[1] Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian gospel music,[2] 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.
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.
[7] Patty passed on after battling with protracted kidney failure, in 16 October,2012 at his residence in Enugu, having slipped into unconsciousness earlier that day.