Nigerians have taken to social media to mourn the death of legendary singer, songwriter and actress Onyeka Onwenu, aged 72.
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.
Many Nigerians have flooded social media, mourning her painful demise.
One So Fresh Bryant01 wrote, “So heartbroken. Rest in peace Queen mother of vocals
One Dazzling Beauty, still in disbelief, wrote, “Wait, what? Omo, what’s going on?
One Jennifer Obasi.3517 wrote, “May the soul of the legendary singer rest in perfect peace
One Redbee85 wrote, “So sad may her soul rest in peace
One Chuks Andre wrote, “Jesus
One Lonas Beauty wrote, “This period just get as e be
One Lasgidi2mogadishu wrote, “She passed doing what she loves. I celebrate her life and pray for a good passage and the strength for her family and friends to deal with their loss. May her soul rest in peace
One Obioma Chinwanne wrote, “This one will definitely pain me! One of the nicest women I’ve ever known
One Tmoney_1025 wrote, “Lord have mercy. May her soul rest in peace
One Jemeelah1 wrote, “What kind of sad news is this
One Didibanty_ wrote, “This is a rude shock!! Damn
One Olabisi Usidame wrote, “Wow! RIP Legend
One Nikky Pinkky Fabrics Backup wrote, “Oh Jesus
One Eniola Ty wrote, “It’s well
One Charliy995 wrote, “Haaa
One Jenzie30 wrote, “Sad. Rest in peace, our legend
One Style Strings_ng wrote, “So tragic! May her soul RIP
One MC Virgin Prince Frn wrote, “Damn
One Peterson Juli wrote, “Jesus Christ
One Silvernus7 wrote, “God ahhh
One Iam_davidthomas wrote, “Omg”.
Before her demise, Onyeka Onwenu, in an interview with The Nation, addressed the issue of Tiwa Sãvage and other female singers who were always shaking their ‘BumBum’ inside their music videos.
The icon told them to stop shaking their bum bum and focus on leaving behind long-lasting legacies.
