Legendary Nigerian Singer and Actress, Onyeka Onwenu, Passes at 72

Nigerian music icon and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72.

Sources say she collapsed on Tuesday night during a birthday celebration for Mrs. Stella Okoli, held at Reddington Hospital in Lagos. Despite immediate medical attention, she could not be revived.

An eyewitness at the event confirmed the incident, expressing sorrow over the sudden loss. “It is heartbreaking. Onyeka Onwenu had just finished performing at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday party on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, when she collapsed.”

Although her family has yet to officially announce her passing, Onwenu’s legacy endures through her influential music albums, such as *In The Morning Light* and *Dancing In The Sun*, as well as her roles in notable films like *Half of a Yellow Sun* and *Lionheart*.