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Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by klintoski(op): 1:28am On Jul 31, 2024
Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.

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 sad news to TheNiche.

“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.

In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

She will be remembered for her numerous songs, among them, “Wait for me” which she sang with Juju meastro, King Sunny Ade.

There has not been official confirmation from her family as at the time of filing this report.
https://leadership.ng/breaking-onyeka-onwenu-dies-at-72/

Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Parable007: 1:30am On Jul 31, 2024
Rip ma
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Tpave(m): 1:47am On Jul 31, 2024
Just like that?
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by gaby(m): 1:48am On Jul 31, 2024
Oh gosh....

Sad, if true.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Thrasher2024: 1:56am On Jul 31, 2024
Seems like SE are just loosing prominent people
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Lumarstone: 1:59am On Jul 31, 2024
One of Nigeria's legendary female musician.

May God forgive all her short comings.

RIP Ma.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by brainworkng: 2:01am On Jul 31, 2024
If it is true, this is a very sad news at this time. She made my growing up pleasant with her soul lifting songs. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Deelaw(m): 2:01am On Jul 31, 2024
But how true is this though?
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Throwback: 2:06am On Jul 31, 2024
Oh! This is sad.

May her soul rest in peace.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by VinnyBaba: 2:07am On Jul 31, 2024
A Very Sad news. embarassed embarassed

I first knew her in the Nollywood Movie 'CONSPIRACY' where she sang that 'You and I will live as One' song with Larry Koldsweat. cool

Also featured Nkem Owoh, Charles Okafor, Obi Madubuogwu and Chris Erakpotobor. smiley

I no even Sabi those her Classic 1980's Songs.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by kennypoju(m): 2:12am On Jul 31, 2024
Rip legend
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Bubu4Sea: 2:13am On Jul 31, 2024
So sad.
Those killing Nigeria no wan die oh.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by highchief1: 2:16am On Jul 31, 2024
klintoski:
Prominent Nigerian singer, actress, media personality, and politician, Onyeka Owenu is dead.

Born on January 17, 1952, Owenu reportedly died after performing at the birthday party of Stella Okoli on Tuesday evening.

Quoting an eyewitness, TheNiche reports that she slumped after performing at the party and was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead.

“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today, and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it.”

https://journalist101.com/2024/07/31/breaking-sad-news-onyeka-onwenu-is-dead/
the country has gone through a lot since tinubu came in.I think he is a bad omen
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by clockwisereport: 2:16am On Jul 31, 2024
Good night ma.
You have paid your dues. Igwe niile jeko n'uzu.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by SporaD8: 2:17am On Jul 31, 2024
Parable007:
Rip ma
Did you confirmed the news from other sources?
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by caye(m): 2:18am On Jul 31, 2024
Ah. Mama onyeka.
Sleep well.
A legend. We will miss you.

As you go on with the souls of light, may The Light perpetually shine on you, Amin.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by RoyalBlu(f): 2:28am On Jul 31, 2024
My goodness!

Is this for real?

I'm saddened by this news.
Rest easy Mama Onyeka.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by SporaD8: 2:28am On Jul 31, 2024
[quote author=Bubu4Sea post=131234931]Very unfortunate!!! But the news has just been confirmed!!!😳🫢😥
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by francisbarrack(m): 2:31am On Jul 31, 2024
I love all her music. Such is life. Rest well ma.
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by MMempire(m): 2:39am On Jul 31, 2024
How true the news?
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Racoon(m):
shocked "One Love Keep Us Together" was a regular tune on airwave jamz. I just did a thread on her not long ago. https://www.nairaland.com/8162782/onyeka-onwenu-beautiful-brainy-musical. Rest in peace amazon and diva.

brainworkng:
....She made my growing up pleasant with her soul lifting songs. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace
And Mrs Funmi Adams too with her "Nigeria My Beloveth Country..." hit.

Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by DeZoro(m): 2:45am On Jul 31, 2024
Whathuh. Wetin dey happen to the South East prominent people oooo.... Kai... May her soul rest in Peace
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by IduNaOba: 2:50am On Jul 31, 2024
Ha!!!!!

Whats all these deaths about biko nu?

May she reincarnate soon!
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by aljharem(m): 3:03am On Jul 31, 2024
Wow !!!! Such a sad demise cry
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by SeeWahala: 3:09am On Jul 31, 2024
Its a lie shocked the canary of the rising sun? cry
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by galantjoe(m): 3:25am On Jul 31, 2024
Rest in peace
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Seefinish: 3:25am On Jul 31, 2024
It is well
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Adonis69: 3:27am On Jul 31, 2024
Ije uwa 🙆‍♂️
Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceutical
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by HotepKang: 3:32am On Jul 31, 2024
What?!!!! Aunty Onyeka is gone? Chei! This is so heartbreaking 💔
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by FreeStuffsNG:
Thrasher2024:
Seems like SE are just loosing prominent people
Hmmm.
These are actually Great Nigerians of Eastern extraction. In particular, she was from a very illustrious background with a notable father and she made her mark too, I remember that she was so beautiful on TV in her prime that you will think she's never ever going to age.

She once revealed that she was married to a Yoruba , an Architect who is equally a practicing Islamic faithful and she bore her two sons for him.

She will be sorely missed by Nigeria, her immediate family and close associates. She was just too adorable. RIP “The Elegant Stallion”.

Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Sergio103(m): 3:36am On Jul 31, 2024
Rest well ma!
Re: Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72 by Goodvibes007: 3:36am On Jul 31, 2024
I did not want to believe at first but

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