Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has allegedly passed away at 72.
Reports indicate that she collapsed at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday party and later died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
TheNiche stated that a witness present at the event verified the information.
“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, including “In The Morning Light” and “Dancing In The Sun.”
She was also in Half of a Yellow Sun and Lionheart, among other films.
Source: The PUNCH
