Sadness for Nollywood Again As Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu Dies @ 72

 

The loss of Nigerian celebrities has continued to hit the entertainment industry following the news of Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu who infonews.com.ng learnt has died at the age of 72.

She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

According to reports;

“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.

She hails from Arondizuogu in Ideato North LGA of Imo State.

Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun, Emkwe among many others including movies.