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Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away.
According to reports, she died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.
An eyewitness at the event confirmed the tragic news, stating, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu performed at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday party today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and shortly after her performance, she collapsed.
She was rushed to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t be saved.”
As of now, Onwenu’s family has not officially announced her death.
Onwenu will be remembered for her influential music albums, including In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.
She also had notable roles in films such as Half of a Yellow Sun and Lionheart.
