Popular gospel singer Frank Edwards has recounted how the late Rev. Uma Ukpai healed him of asthma and pneumonia during one of his crusades.

The singer shared the experience while mourning the renowned evangelist, whose family announced his passing at age 80 on October 6.

Tributes have continued to pour in across social media following the death of the founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association.

He wrote, “At age 8 I got healed of asthma and pneumonia in one of your crusades in Enugu!! Thank you for impacting the world in a special way !! YOU FINISHED WELL PAPA REST ON”.