A Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
The iconic singer died on Tuesday 30th of July, 2024 night after performing at an event in Banana Island, Lagos at the age of 72.
Onwenu slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
Although, she was confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island, but her family is yet to confirm the death.
Apart from her career in the arts, Onyeka Onwenu also had a career in politic, she served as chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. She began her music career in the 1980s and released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981.
She has since released numerous albums and singles, including the hit song “One Love.”
Onwenu has also acted in several Nollywood films and has won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film.
She has been recognised as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
Onwenu has been recognized for her contributions to Nigerian society, including being awarded the National Honors of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
She has also been recognized as one of the most influential women in Nigeria by various organisations.
