Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu passed away at the age of 72 according to reports from several Nigerian entertainment news outlets.
The veteran Nigerian actress and singer reportedly collapsed at the birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli and was pronounced dead on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
TheNiche has stated that an eyewitness at the event verified the tragic news.
“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 movies like Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.
Amidst the flood of accolades coming from movie industry players, fans, and family members, GhanaStreetJournal stumbled upon this poignant tribute from Genevieve Nnaji.
The actress, who has been out of the spotlight for a while, expressed that her movie career was greatly influenced by legends like Onyeka, which is why she created her award-winning movie Lion Heart as a homage to such icons.
She posted;
“Today, we mourn the passing of an icon, a legend whose voice and presence have resonated deeply with us all—Onyeka Onwenu.
“I’m better at expressing myself through my art. “LionHeart” was born out of a desire to honor and give flowers to the legends that made my childhood beautiful and memorable, whilst they were still with us.
“I am so grateful she accorded me the opportunity, honor and privilege to share time and space with her. We created iconic moments that will forever be entrenched in my mind and photo memories.
“My tears won’t stop falling because writing this tribute means I can’t live in delusion for a few more hours.
“That this is not a bad dream I will be waking up from.💔 My heart and deepest condolences to her family, loved ones and to her fans all around the world. Rest in peace, Onyeka Onwenu💐. Your legacy will never be forgotten.🤍🕊️ With all my love and respect,
Today, we mourn the passing of an icon, a legend whose voice and presence have resonated deeply with us all—Onyeka Onwenu.
— Genevieve Nnaji MFR (@GenevieveNnaji1) July 31, 2024
I’m better at expressing myself through my art. “LionHeart” was born out of a desire to honor and give flowers to the legends that made my childhood… pic.twitter.com/Vze04BGDUp
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