Jude Nnam, the famous Nigerian Christian music composer, has been kidnapped. Nnam, also known as ‘Ancestor,’ is the National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and a member of the National Liturgical Commission, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN). He was allegedly kidnapped on Thursday evening around 6 p.
m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State. The music icon is said to have traveled to Anambra for a church function.
A Catholic priest, Rev Fr Augustine Mario, shared the sad news of Nnam’s kidnap on his Facebook page on Friday. “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” —Augustine Mario Another Catholic priest also confirmed Nnam was abducted when he posted on his Facebook page: “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.
Fada Mentor.” The music maestro recently celebrated his 50th birthday anniversary. Nnam also ministered at the ‘Unusual Praise 2024’ held at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, last week.
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