Veteran Nigerian Singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
The iconic singer died on Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72.
Reports said; “Onwenu slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mrs Stella Okoli,”
“She was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island,” report says.
Her family is yet to confirm the death.
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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 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 recognised for her contributions to Nigerian society, including being awarded the National Honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011. She has also been recognised as one of the most influential women in Nigeria by various organisations.