Veteran Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.Reports says the iconic singer died Tuesday night after performing at an occasion at Banana Island, Lagos.
Onyeka Onwenu, the legendary singer was then rushed to the Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was confirmed dead.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. She began her music career in the 1980s and released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981. She has since released numerous albums and singles, including the hit song “One Love.”
Onwenu has also acted in several Nollywood films and has won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film. She has been recognised as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
In addition to her entertainment career, Onwenu has also been involved in politics. She was appointed as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
Onwenu has been recognized for her contributions to Nigerian society, including being awarded the National Honors of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011. She has also been recognized as one of the most influential women in Nigeria by various organ
isationOur reporters who witnessed the incident said she slumped after an impressive performance at the birthday party of Stella Okoli in Lagos, on Tuesday.
The legendary singer was then rushed to the Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she passed on.
The spokesperson for the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Muhammed Ahlim, confirmed the sad News of onyeka death, though he said they were yet to get an official confirmation from the family of the music icon.
Mt Mohammed said “Yes, it is true. But we are yet to get an official statement from the family,” he told reporters yesterday night.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. She began her music career in the 1980s and released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981. She has since released numerous albums and singles, including the hit song “One Love.”
Onwenu has been recognized as one of the pioneers of Nigeria Music Industry. She has acted in several Nollywood films and has won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film.
Apart from being a musician and Actress, Onyeka Onwenu has also been involved in politics. She was appointed as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
The iconic and talented musician and actress has been recognized for her contributions to Nigerian society, including being awarded the National honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
Gov. Godwin Obasaki, Senator Shehu Sani, Reno Omokri, Panam Parcy Paul Mourn Late musician,actress and Broadcaster:
Senator, Shehu Sani, and ex-presidential aide, Reno Omokri, have mourned legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu.
Senator Sani reacted to the development in his X post on Wednesday, Sani said the country has lost a great artist who spread messages of love and peace through her music.
