Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, a seasoned actress, singer, and songwriter from Nigeria, has passed away.
After performing at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday party, Ms. Onwenu reportedly slumped and passed away Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
The depressing news was confirmed to AfroFilm Herald Timess by an eyewitness who attended the party.An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news to AfroFilm Herald Timess.
“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.
The unidentified eyewitness told the newspaper, “She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she could not make it.”
The late singer, known by the Nigerian media as “The Elegant Stallion,” was born on January 31, 1952, and later became a politician and rights activist. She also served as the chair 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.
Among the many songs she sang, “Wait for me,” was performed with Juju maestro King Sunny Ade. She will always remember this song.
There has not been official confirmation from her family as at the time of filing this report.
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