Nigerian Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies at 72

Nigerian Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies at 72

Lagos, Nigeria – Renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has passed away at the age of 72. The shocking news broke on Tuesday evening following a tragic incident at the 80th birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

Eyewitnesses reported that Onwenu collapsed shortly after delivering a vibrant performance at the event in Banana Island, Lagos. Despite immediate medical attention at a Victoria Island hospital, she was pronounced dead.

While the news has sent shockwaves through the nation, the family of the beloved artist has yet to release an official statement.

Onyeka Onwenu was a trailblazer in the Nigerian music industry, gaining prominence in the 1970s. Her contributions to the nation’s entertainment landscape and her powerful voice will be deeply missed.

May her soul rest in peace.