In a devastating turn of events, celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter Onyeka Onwenu has passed away after collapsing shortly after a performance at a private event in Lagos on Tuesday night.
The 72-year-old music legend, known affectionately as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ was performing at a birthday party for Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals when tragedy struck.
Witnesses report that after delivering a captivating performance, Onwenu returned to her seat and suddenly slumped.
Emergency services were swiftly summoned, and Onwenu was transported to Reddington Hospital on Victoria Island.
Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The exact cause of her death remains under investigation.
Sources close to the family revealed the somber details, describing the incident as deeply saddening.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli this night and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it,” the source, who requested anonymity, said.
Onyeka Onwenu, born May 31, 1952, enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over four decades. Her contributions to music, film, journalism, and politics have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s cultural landscape.
Her passing is a profound loss to the nation and to the global community of fans and admirers who cherished her work.
The 72-year-old music legend, known affectionately as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ was performing at a birthday party for Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals when tragedy struck.
Witnesses report that after delivering a captivating performance, Onwenu returned to her seat and suddenly slumped.
Emergency services were swiftly summoned, and Onwenu was transported to Reddington Hospital on Victoria Island.
Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The exact cause of her death remains under investigation.
Sources close to the family revealed the somber details, describing the incident as deeply saddening.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli this night and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it,” the source, who requested anonymity, said.
Onyeka Onwenu, born May 31, 1952, enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over four decades. Her contributions to music, film, journalism, and politics have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s cultural landscape.
Her passing is a profound loss to the nation and to the global community of fans and admirers who cherished her work.
