Gospel Singer, Jude Nnam ‘Ancestor’ Reportedly Kidnapped In Anambra

Igbo gospel singer and National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Jude Nnam, also known as “Ancestor,” has reportedly been kidnapped.

It was gathered that Jude Nnam was kidnapped on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State, where he had gone for a church event.

The news was shared by Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Augustine Mario on Facebook on Friday.

He wrote, “Please kindly keep Sir Dr Jude Nnam (Ancestor) in your prayers. He was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State.

“Sir Jude Nnam is the CAN National Music Director and Member of the National Liturgical Commission, CSN, etc. May God grant him safety and quick release from his abductors. Amen.”

Another Catholic priest, shocked by the news, expressed concern over the rising insecurity in Nigeria.

He commented, “If this is true, then it is a huge shame. I’m simply tired of this unfortunate space called Nigeria. Why this type of pain and frustration now? Anyway, I just hope this isn’t true. Jude Nnam Ancestor! It is well.”

The music maestro recently celebrated his 50th birthday anniversary.

Jude Nnam also ministered at the ‘Unusual Praise 2024’ held at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, last week.

KanyiDaily recalls that Nigerian singer, Emuemu Oghala Goodnews, better known as Gnewzy, recently recounted how he was kidnapped along Eklat Road in Ughelli, Delta State.