– A Tribute to Nutty Josh: Rapper Who Served the Gospel — His Legacy Lives On
The Nigerian gospel music community is mourning the reported death of gospel rapper and singer Nutty Josh, a musician remembered for using hip-hop as a powerful vehicle to communicate the message of Christ.
News of his passing emerged on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with tributes pouring in from members of the Christian music community and listeners who followed his work over the years.
Reports indicate that the artiste spent weeks in a coma before his death. However, details surrounding the incident that led to his hospitalization have not been independently confirmed.
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His musical journey dates back more than a decade. His 2010 project Yield featured “N.U.T.T.Y Definition,” while his later catalogue included songs such as “Thankful,” “Ainya,” “Way Maker,” “Deal,” “Too Much,” “Black, Proud and Beautiful” and “OMG.”
One of the songs that captured his distinctive approach to gospel music was “Thankful,” featuring gospel singer Onos. The song combined Nutty Josh’s rap delivery with Onos’ soulful vocals, creating a fusion of hip-hop and worship centred on gratitude to God.
His influence was also recognised within Nigeria’s Christian hip-hop movement. In 2013, Nutty Josh was nominated in the Best Gospel Hop/Rap category at the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, alongside other notable names in the genre.
A Tribute to Nutty Josh
Nutty Josh’s story is therefore not only one of a musician who died too soon, but also of an artiste who spent years using his gift to serve the gospel.
