Patoranking, well-known Nigerian Afrobeats singer, is mourning the tragic loss of his sister Chioma, who was reportedly killed in a gas explosion at her home. The explosion killed her instantly, while her husband, George, died from his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Cutie Juls, media personality, shared the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on Thursday. Cutie Juls shared a video of the aftermath of the tragic incident, revealing that the explosion happened shortly after the couple celebrated their housewarming and their child's birthday.
"Remember when I posted last week or so that his (Patoranking's) sister passed away in a gas explosion incident in their home and the husband and child are battling for their lives in the hospital?" Cute Juls wrote. "The husband couldn't make it either. He has passed away. Patoranking went to great lengths to save his brother-in-law's life, so that his nephew would not be orphaned.
According to the post, Patoranking was deeply affected by the loss and had made every effort to save his brother-in-law's life, hoping to prevent his young nephew from becoming an orphan. The singer's friends are being asked to keep an eye on him during this difficult time, as he was known to have a close relationship with his sister.
As of the publication of this report, neither Patoranking nor his management team had made any public statements about the incident. The deaths of Chioma and George have sparked an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and well-wishers, who have taken to social media to show their sympathy for the bereaved family.
The circumstances surrounding the explosion are unknown, but the tragic loss has left a deep void in Patoranking's life as he deals with the sudden deaths of his sister and her husband.