The entertainment world is once again in mourning, following the confirmation of the sad
death
of the renowned singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who left this world at the age of 72.
What is known about her death?
Yesterday afternoon, Friday, August 2, the death of the 72-year-old Nigerian singer and actress came to light after she collapsed on stage while singing at the birthday party of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
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Onwenu collapsed in front of all the attendees; despite emergency services being called to assist her, the singer and actress passed away at Victoria Island Hospital, according to information from the media outlet The Guardian.
What were the last moments of the singer and actress like?
One of the photographers present at the scene shared some photographs from Onyeka Onwenu’s last performance, just minutes before she collapsed in front of everyone.
“Who would have imagined that she would be gone after I took these pictures of her last night? She sang beautifully, was funny, and made everyone very happy with her performance. I was thinking I would see that photo when I tagged her after the event. Rest in Peace, Legend Onyeka Onwenu,” posted Kelex Ofoedu.
What did the singer and actress die of?
So far, the causes of her death are unknown. Onyeka’s family has not made a statement regarding the sad news that has shocked all her fans.
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Who was Onyeka Onwenu?
Onyeka Onwenu, born in 1952, stood out in the soul and gospel music genres. She rose to fame in the early ’80s thanks to her television documentary: ‘Nigeria: A squandering of riches’, which she wrote and presented during her time on her country’s state television.
She later began recording albums as a singer, and her voice remained on the radio for years, thanks to hits like “One Love You and I”, in addition to her duet with Sunne Adé. She also had a brilliant career as an actress in Nigerian cinema, where she received several awards.
