Catholic Priest Reveals Mysterious Dream About Late Singer Nanyah After Snakebite Death
A Catholic priest who knew the fast-rising Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music, has shared a strange dream he experienced about her just hours after her tragic death from a snakebite. The priest, Fr. Gabriel Dozie, also disclosed what the singer told him two days before the fatal incident that occurred on January 31, 2025.
Priest's Emotional Account of Nanyah's Final Days
According to reports, the young singer passed away after being bitten by a snake at her residence. She was immediately rushed to a hospital but sadly did not survive the venomous attack. Fr. Gabriel Dozie took to his Facebook page to mourn the talented artist, whom he affectionately referred to as his daughter.
The priest revealed that Nanyah had wished him a happy birthday just three days before her untimely death, making the loss even more poignant for him and those who knew her personally.
The Mysterious Dream That Sparked Controversy
In his Facebook post, Fr. Gabriel shared that he saw Nanyah in a dream the night after she died. He wrote about performing a Mass where he reinvoked her spirit back to her body, though he did not provide further details about the dream's content. The priest's account included a cautionary message about not being too quick to embalm people who have just died.
"For now I'll only say, do not be quick to embalm people who just died. I can't even say 'Rest in Jesus' yet," the priest wrote in his emotional post that has since garnered significant attention online.
Mixed Reactions to the Priest's Revelation
The priest's dream and subsequent Facebook post have sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts and mourn the late singer. Some commenters shared similar experiences or expressed skepticism about the priest's claims.
Ugwumba Uju commented about a personal experience from early January, saying: "An experience I had early this January, in the early hours of the morning, his body wasn't cold yet, he was warm... I'm sure he was just in coma I trusted God for a miracle."
Theresa Gift Paul echoed the priest's sentiment about embalming, writing: "This was the same thought that came to my mind yesterday... Quick to embalm body immediately after being pronounce Dead... Why not wait a little longer... Chai .... It is well..."
Teacher Chidiogo Okegbe expressed surprise at the priest's mention of a Mass that invokes spirits back to human bodies, questioning: "Oh! There is a type of Mass that invokes the spirit back to human body? Ha! What did we learn during catechism classes?"
Remembering Nanyah's Musical Legacy
Nanyah Music was known as a fast-rising talent in Nigeria's vibrant music scene before her tragic death. Her passing has left a void in the industry and among her growing fan base who appreciated her unique sound and artistic expression.
The circumstances surrounding her death have brought attention to snakebite incidents in Nigeria and the importance of prompt medical attention for such emergencies. While the priest's dream has generated discussion, the primary focus remains on mourning the loss of a promising young artist whose life was cut short unexpectedly.
