Veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly passes away at 72

Veteran Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly slumps and passes away after performing at an event in Lagos.

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She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

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She had been attending a birthday party where she performed on stage, but suddenly collapsed after returning to her seat.

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Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead; although, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

It is worth noting that Onwenu had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years, excelling as a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, and politician.

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With her first album released in 1984, she became famous for hits like “One Love”, “Iyogogo”, and “Ekwe”, leaving behind a legacy in the music industry.

the eyewitness said,

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“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,”

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However, the deceased’s family has yet to announce her death as of press time.

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Check out some reactions trailing the news …

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makyz_styling wrote: “Oh Earth, hear me as I hear the lord, you will not swallow me or any member of my family in Jesus name Amen ”

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director_martins_ said: “Hearing premature deàth breaks my heart and the fact that it’s inevitable & can happen to anybody including me & the ones we love at anytime.. it’s well I pray for whoever is reading this you shall not d!e but live and declare the works of the lord in the land of living.”

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ebonythebrand_ remarked: “Omo there’s nothing in this life ooo one minute you are healthy the next you are no more”

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