TheWill newspaper, has reported that renowned Afro singer songwriter actress Onyeka Onwenu has died.
She passed away after collapsing at a private function in Lagos on Tuesday night.
Onwenu allegedly slumped following her performance at an event hosted by Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead.
News reports that Onyeka Onwenu, born on May 31, 1952, was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned over four decades. She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician. Onwenu’s music, which blended genres including highlife, reggae, and pop, often addressed social and political issues. Some of her most popular songs include: Dancing in the sun, “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.”
Beyond her musical career, Onwenu was known for her political activism and involvement. She served as the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. She was appointed Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.
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May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
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