Nigerians have been thrown into morning after news of the passing of Nigerian music icon legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, hit the internet.
The Legendary singer and actress, aged 72, was declared d€ad on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after she slùmped shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos.
A source close to the family disclosed that Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform.
Sadly, seconds after returning to her seat, she suddenly slumped.
She is survived by two children.
Onyeka Onwenu's Biography:
Born on the 31st of 31, 1952, Onyeka was from the Igbo tribe, the eastern part of Nigeria.
She had a career that spanned over four decades.
She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician.Her first album with Polygram, In The Morning Light, was released in 1984.
Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.”
She also featured in one of Nigeria's most popular movies, 'LionHeart' which made its way to Netflix.
During her lifetime, she kept her personal life private and often refused to disclose private information regarding her ex-husband, a Yoruba Muslim.
She was the mother of two children - Tijani Charles and Abraham.
May her soul rest in peace.
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