Eight people have been reported dead in an accident concerning Tamale-based rapper, Fancy Gadam and Nigerian musician, Patoranking.

20 others have also been injured in what could be described as freak accident.

The accident happened when a convoy of Fancy Gadam had collided with a truck while on their way to welcome Patoranking to Tamale.

The Nigerian artiste was is billed to perform with Fancy Gadam in a concert in the Northern regional capital.

Some staff from Zylofon Cash were also reported to have been injured.