Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu has passed away.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Ms Onwenu reportedly died Tuesday evening at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after a stage performance at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli
According to Leadership, an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news.
File Image of Late Miss Onyeka Owenu
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.
“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the unnamed eyewitness told the newspaper.
Born 31st January 1952, the late singer turned politician and rights activist who was dubbed “The Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, was at a time the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture.
She was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development during the tenure of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
Onyeka is known for her numerous songs, among them, “Wait for me” which she sang with Juju meastro, King Sunny Ade.
As at the time of filing this report, there has not been official confirmation from her family.
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