Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, 72, slümps and passes away after a performance at a party in Lagos.
The music icon reportedly d!3d on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital, Lagos. 🏥 She was 72.
According to a family source, Onwenu was at Fidelity Bank MD, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe’s birthday party when she performed. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slümped. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was later pronounced deād.
The cause of d3@th is yet to be confirmed.
Onyeka Onwenu, born on May 31, 1952, had a career that spanned over four decades. 🎶 She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician. Her first album, “In The Morning Light,” was released in 1984.
Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.” 🎵
May her soul rest in peace. 🙏