Nigeria’s veteran singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has died at the age of 72.
According to the report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Onwenu collapsed while performing at the 80th birthday celebration of the Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mrs. Stella Okoli, on Tuesday night.
She was immediately taken to Reddington Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
“It is deeply tragic. Onyeka Onwenu had just performed at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday event. Shortly after, she collapsed and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, but she could not be revived, ” insiders familiar with the matter stated.
Onyeka Onwenu was a multifaceted Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, human rights advocate, journalist, and politician. Renowned for her elegant presence and often referred to by the Nigerian press as the “Elegant Stallion,” she held various influential roles throughout her career.
Onwenu served as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development. Her contributions to the arts and her dedication to social causes made her a prominent figure in Nigeria’s cultural and political landscape.
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