A Grammy-nominated gospel icon has died aged 77. Richard Smallwood, the man behind a song covered by Whitney Houston died on Tuesday from complications related to kidney failure, it's been reported.

Matthew Omotola Jaiyeola, popularly known as Mr Gbera, has said that he finds joy when his music inspires and heals people.

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