By Ononye VC
Nigerian music icon Onwenu has reportedly died Tuesday night in a Lagos hospital after playing at a birthday party in Lagos.She was said to have slumped.
An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at a birthday party today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.
“She was taken to a hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the unnamed eyewitness said.
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.
In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.
She will be remembered for her numerous songs, among them, “Wait for me” which she sang with Juju meastro, King Sunny Ade.
Born on May 17, 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Onyeka is known as the “Elegant Stallion” and has been active in the music industry since the 1980s.
She released many hit songs and albums, including “Iyogogo,” “One Love,” and “Ekwe.”
Onyeka won numerous awards for her music and has been recognized for her contributions to Nigerian culture.
In addition to her music career, Onyeka also acted in several films and has been involved in politics.
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