Countless Tributes pour in for Gospel Musician Eric Arubayi
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning over the untimely death of Eric Arubayi.
Eric until his death was a popular worship leader at the House on the Rock Church where he ministered to many with his undiluted voice.
Eric reportedly died Saturday, February 11th, at Delta State University Teaching Hospital after battling an illness.
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See tributes to Eric below:
kingminjin
Why God why so much talent gone.The world will miss you #mentor
Nikkilaoye
Where are you, @EricArubayi? My brother, my friend, I left you here safe and healthy before I traveled to the US in December.. Came back, Kept Checking on you, and was yet to see you face to face in 2017... But now I won't have that chance anymore cause you have flown away.
Just like that... Ehnnn!!! So much running through my head , too many memories... We've been thru a lot together over the past 10 years and counting......... Co-Worship Leaders at House on the Rock Church, we've traveled many cities together, ministered together ... A true brother indeed, can't ever forget how you rushed to my side the morning my Dad passed away and you stayed the whole day with my family.
Always looking for my trouble, blunt and never afraid to tell me that truth even when it hurts... What about our many choir wardrobe fights... Who would disturb me now??
Your unreleased videos nko, your album.. Too many plans in the oven..... Your wife, Your Son???? There's just too much, Too much running through my head.
MY HEART IS SOOOO BROKEN , DIDN'T BELIEVE WHEN THE NEWS WAS BROKEN TO ME... KEPT LAUGHING ALL EVENING THAT IT WAS A JOKE.... A VERY UNFUNNY JOKE..... HOW MY HEART ACHES....NOW THE TEARS WON'T STOP... IS THIS FOR REAL?? THAT I WON'T SEE YOU AGAIN, HEAR YOUR LAUGHTER AND YOUR MISCHIEVOUS WAHALA.
THIS GOTTA BE A DREAM, I WANNA WAKE UP..PLSSSSSSS!! WHERE IS MY ERIC OOOOOO????
sammieokposo
Oh lord my God, Help us in this time Please help us lord
ruggedybaba
Wow! Eric! Wow! May your soul rest brother....
obioraobiwon
Aaaaaarrgh a General struck down! Just look at this fine young man! But you know what, His soul is the finest cause He gave it to Lord long ago! Along with his talent! Devil ntooooooorrrrr you lost this one!!! He's in the best place ever in the universe! Rest in the Lord's Bosom Eric Arubayi! @ericarubayi. Sing for Him eternally till we join you over there! I celebrate your salvation and ministry!
Adieu!!! #Prayers For your young family. The good Lord will heal and comfort them. By His mercy your wife will not lose her faith! In Jesus' Name. Amen!
We miss your quality and excellence!
Good night friend!
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daniellaokeke
I was really hoping dat i will wake up dis morning to a good news dat u re not dead. i even had a dream last night i saw ur bro deric and he told me it wasnt true dat you re ok. and i woke up with a sense of hope dat it was true u re not dead i cant begin to imagine wat ur young beautiful wife will be going thru nowor ur mum am so scared am so shocked dis life is nothing lord ve mecry on us rip #ericarubayi my god give ur family the heart to bear dis lost
mirabellalah
My God!!! it's times like this that we have to be grateful for God's mercy and grace in our lives. We are no better. RIP #ericarubayi! I hope you're in a better place.
Let's remember to pause and with a heart full of gratitude, say "thank you Lord"
Uche Nnaji
Eric! Eric!! Eric !!! We have tried rejecting this news since yesterday, waiting & HOPING for you to just wake up from this deep SLEEP so you may continue with your LIFE’s journey , but waking up this MORNING to find out our close FRIENDS have waited all night for you to ARISE but you OBVIOUSLY prefer the OTHER side to this MADNESS we call Earth .
Eric it’s just been 10yrs friendship,dating back the day Yourself ,Timi , Omawunmi and other walked into our little Maryland OUCHlet after the white West African Idols Toyota bus dropped you guys off at mine for STYLING. since then we have all chased our hustle , The distractions were much to do other Genres of MUSIC but you said you just wanted to WORSHIP God with your music.
We progressed from Bachelorhood and became husband and then FATHERS. Eric you need to see the way Jayden looks at my daughter Ophelia whenever Nonso your beautiful and pleasant wife brings him over to our house.
Eric it was only you who kept reminding and HARASSING me that I can’t let my musical gift just slide and which we always laughed over it, Eric I still remember late 2015 when you called me up on stage to do a song along with you…So we won’t share such moment again? ?
we never had the opportunity to have that PHOTOSHOOT for OUCH…would I easily forgive myself for been too busy to make that happen?
Journey well my brother and FRIEND.
But wait…Would MALARIA have snatched Eric from us at such a young Age in a Delta-state Hospital if PUBLIC officials didn’t STEAL the monies, but had JUDICIOUSLY used such funds provided to make available BASIC and GOOD MEDICARE in that state for that purpose?
#EnoughIsEnough #GiceUsGoodGovernance #medicare #hospitals #Water #light #roads #
Kelvin Sapp
Eric is among one of the guys who has kept asking me to relocate to lagos fully and most times I just tell him “Oga no worry I dey come cut the session with you soonest” Eric will tell me oh boy no joke with the malachi oh” We meet last in December,had a wonderful service at CGMI egiyere zonal HQT warri,cool guy that does not know how to form when he is with his hommies. We disturbed the service sha,himself @youngchiefyic nd I. It was so inspiring and fun that day with him and Eric has this unique pitch sha nd because we always meet at #lagoswedding where he would take a session of worship before opening prayers. I had to nickname him #theweddingworshipper. Rest in God’s bossom .
Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa
This is how I remember you, playful, mischievous but kind, ministry-minded Heart so heavy… all I can think of are his wife and little boy… Rest well Eric, in His bosom!
Peggy Ovire
I can’t believe it, I choose Not to accept, You were Such a pleasant fellow from Abraka Days , A strong believer of Christ & Am So heart broken this Morning….. May you Rest In Peace Brotherly #Gone2soon#Eric#Rip
Tim Godfrey
Your smile was like a bright light!!!!
Rest #Eric
God knows best!!!
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Gaise Baba
Last time we saw was at Pita’s As I Am concert. Such a beautiful soul, you didn’t need to be really close to see it.
Good night brother, see you on the other side of eternity.
Praying God comes through mightily as a rock for your wife and son.
#EricArubayi
Friends, May we make the most of our time on this earth.
Goodnight brother. We met few times, very few times, but always so kind. That smile. The warmth.
My memory of you IS an inspiration, Eric.
Heaven just increased in beauty!
#EricArubayi
Lepacious Bose
I am posting this video with trembling hands: I literally went to bed on top of the world and the bitter news of your death, knocked me flat, and put the world right on top of me. I had to scroll through the pages of mutual friends to believe it…… Who are we to ask why? You lived right and did right, proclaimed Christ and carried his name like a banner for all to see…..
Today Lord my heart is so very heavy… Help me to hold on to my faith and the truth that you are a good God….. The voices I hear in my head says otherwise, my tears say different but my spirit knows your word. Help me to believe and trust you right now cos my faith is so weak and fragile and my flesh is weak.
Renew my strength Lord, restore my joy, renew my mind and remind me once again of your goodness and love
Eric…. Oh dear Eric….. Heaven received an angel…. But everywhere suddenly seen darker as the world lost a bright shining star…….. It is well…. I have to keep saying this today…. It is indeed well.
Praiz
This was the first day we met… the idols audition … i didn’t mKe it but u did … even after making it big u took me along..
You gave me hope that i cud succeed… treated me like a brother .. seeing u on tv sing and smile gave my heart a lift and hope …
I remember when u wud call me to tell me u were coming to abuja and invite me.. U made me feel like i was a star..introduced me to everyone…
And when i was leaving back to Kaduna ,u will give me alot of money and clothes.. i never thought i wud have.. I remember when u forced @omawonder to make me sing cos i didnt make it to the idols show…
You taught me how to sing in falsetto… i never thought it was possible cos of my voice texture… u pushed me and taught me how. …..ERIC
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Yolanda Okereke
M.A.N.O.F.G.O.D.
If only my tears could bring you back
There is no #YolandaOkereke without You
There is no #theRANIcompany without You
I can’t describe my Journey without You
I can’t write my Story without You
#EROMAK
Was like my walk in closet
You gave me full access
You never said NO to me
A stranger I was
A brother you were
Thank You
Thank You Eric for all You did for Me
One of the few Great People in the world …I didn’t celebrate you enough
I didn’t celebrate you enough in my Life… R.E.S.T.
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