Breaking: “One Love” Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72
Onyeka Onwenu
Legendary singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu is dead. She died aged 72.
According to reports she collapsed on Tuesday after performing at a birthday party in Lagos.
Miss Onwenu was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island. However, her family is yet to confirm the news.
“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,” TheNiche quoted a witness who was at the party as saying.
Onwenu’s influence during her lifetime cut across music, acting, broadcasting, advocacy, and 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.
