The entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning again following the demise of legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu.
According to reports, the icon collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie in Lagos. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she reportedly passed away.
According to sources close to the family who spoke to media outlets, she attended a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. Immediately after her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. The source, who spoke under anonymity, said emergency services were quickly called, and she was rushed to the hospital on Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead.
Mourning her death, singer Omawumi took to her Instagram page to share a candlelight photo with a heartbroken emoji.
Actress Regina Askia posted her picture on her Instagram page as she also expressed heartbreak over her demise.
Fuji singer Malaika prayed for her soul to rest in peace. He wrote, “Wow, May her soul rest in peace
Singer, Daddy Showkey wrote, “Ah”.
Last week, prominent television presenter, actress, fashion designer and singer Lara Odubo died on Saturday, July 28th, 2024. The sad news was made known by blogger Temilola Sobola. Though the cause of her death was unknown, reports claimed that the entertainer had been ill for some days before her passing.
Actress Mercy Aigbe, who seemed to have been close to her, had expressed sadness over her death as she stated that she was still in denial over the news.
