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Nigerian Veteran Singer Onwenu Dies at 72

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Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.

Southeastposts.com, gathered that Ms Onwenu reportedly died Tuesday evening at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped after playing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.

An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news to one of the online news sources.

“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.

As at the time of filing the report, there has not been any official confirmation from her family.

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