Iconic Nigerian Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies at 72
Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
The iconic singer died, at 72, on Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
She was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island.
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 appeared in several Nollywood films and received numerous awards for her contributions to music and film, being recognized as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
Besides her entertainment career, Onwenu has been active in politics. She was appointed Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
Onwenu's contributions to Nigerian society have been acknowledged with various honors, including the National Honors of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011. She has also been recognized as one of Nigeria's most influential women by multiple organizations.
