Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72.
According to reports, she died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.
TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who attended the party confirmed the tragic news.
The witness said, “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.”
As of now, Onwenu’s family has not officially announced her death. Onyeka Onwenu will be fondly remembered for her notable music albums such as “In The Morning Light” and “Dancing In The Sun.”
She also had significant roles in films like “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Lions Heart.”
