Iconic Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu has died.
The veteran singer reportedly slumped and died on Tuesday night after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. at Banana Island, Lagos.
She was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island.
Though her family is yet to confirm the death.
She was aged 72.
Apart from music and film, Onyeka Onwenu also ventured into politics. She served as chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development.
She was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria and began her music career in the 1980s when she released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981.
She then went on to release numerous albums and singles, including the hit song “One Love.”
Onwenu also acted in several Nollywood films and won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film. She has been recognised as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
She was recognized for her contributions to Nigerian society and was awarded the National Honors of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
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