RENOWNED Nigerian artist, Onyeka Onwenu, has passed away after collapsing at an event in Lagos on Tuesday, July 30.
According to eyewitnesses, Onwenu had just finished performing on stage at a birthday celebration when she fell ill and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. "She was still sitting in her seat when she suddenly slumped and fell to the ground," said an eyewitness.
Onwenu's death has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with many paying tribute to her remarkable 40-year career.
"Onyeka Onwenu was a legend and a trailblazer," said a colleague. "Her music and legacy will live on forever." With her first album released in 1984, Onwenu became famous for hits like "One Love", "Iyogogo", and "Ekwe", cementing her place in Nigerian music history.
The cause of Onwenu's death has not been determined, and an investigation is underway. As news of her passing spreads, fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the icon.
