Legendary singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. She was aged 72. According to a report by The Niche, Onwenu dubbed “The Elegant Stallion’ was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.
“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.
According to sources close to the family, Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform.
Shortly after returning to her seat, she suddenly collapsed. Emergency responders swiftly arrived and rushed her to the hospital on Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.l
Born on 31 January 1952, Onwenu was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned over four decades. She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician. Onwenu’s music blended genres such as highlife, reggae, and pop, often addressing social and political issues. Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.” She also featured in movies like LionHeart, Half of a Yellow Sun amongst others.
Onyeka Onwenu was a mother of two sons.
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