Onyeka Onwenu

The family of Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that the iconic singer will be buried before the end of August. The family announced this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria, (MCSN) who paid them a condolence visit at Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the late singer. Onwenu was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise last Tuesday after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. Receiving the delegates led by Orits Wiliki, Chairman, Board of Trustees of MCSN, Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani expressed their intention to…

Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has tragically passed away at the age of 72. The music icon reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos. According to sources close to the family, Onwenu was attending the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals when the incident occurred. After delivering a performance, Onwenu returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. She was immediately rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed. This marks a profound loss for the Nigerian music industry and her countless…