Veteran Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly slumped and passed away after performing at an event in Lagos.
The sad incident is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, July 30th at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
Onwenu had been attending a birthday party where she performed on stage. After her performance, she collapsed upon returning to her seat.
Despite being rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
It is worth noting that Onwenu had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years. She made significant contributions as a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, and politician. Her influential career began with her first album released in 1984, and she gained fame with hits like “One Love”, “Iyogogo”, and “Ekwe”. Her legacy in the music industry remains impactful.
Check out some reactions trailing the news …
makyz_styling wrote: “Oh Earth, hear me as I hear the lord, you will not swallow me or any member of my family in Jesus name Amen 🙏🙏🙏”
director_martins_ said: “Hearing premature deàth breaks my heart and the fact that it’s inevitable & can happen to anybody including me & the ones we love at anytime.. it’s well I pray for whoever is reading this you shall not d!e but live and declare the works of the lord in the land of living.”
ebonythebrand_ remarked: “Omo there’s nothing in this life ooo one minute you are healthy the next you are no more”