Iconic Nigerian songstress, Onyeka Onwenu, has passed away.
She is said to have been pronounced dead on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.
According to TheNiche, an eyewitness at the party confirmed the news.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she collapsed. She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the eyewitness said.
However, the deceased’s family has yet to announce her death.
Born on 31st January 1952, the late singer, turned politician, and rights activist, Onyeka Onwenu, was dubbed “The Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press.
She once served as the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture.
In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.
Onyeka Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.
She was also an actress, featuring in Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.
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