- after performing at birthday
Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72.
She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after she slumped at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.
An eyewitness, who was at the part, confirmed the development “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 such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.
She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.
She was popularly called the Elegant Stallion in the Nigerian music industry.
