Veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly passes away at 72

Veteran Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly slumps and passes away after performing at an event in Lagos.

The sad incident is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, July 30th Reddington Hospital in Lagos.

Veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu passes away at 72
Onyeka Onwenu

She had been attending a birthday party where she performed on stage, but suddenly collapsed after returning to her seat.

Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead; although, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

It is worth noting that Onwenu had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years, excelling as a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, and politician.

With her first album released in 1984, she became famous for hits like “One Love”, “Iyogogo”, and “Ekwe”, leaving behind a legacy in the music industry.

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”

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