BREAKING: Legendary Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Is Dead

 

Famous Female Nigerian Singer, Songwriter And Actress Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72.

Reoorts reaching the Newsdesk of MEDIA ORCHID reveals she died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news a report by TheNiche had earlier revealed. 

“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

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

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

Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.

She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.

Onyeka Onwenu was born 31 January 1952. She was a singer/songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge.

She was dubbed the "Elegant Stallion" by the Nigerian press.

She was also a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013 she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.