Renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu has died at the age of 72.

On July 30, 2024, Onwenu collapsed shortly after her performance at a birthday celebration for Stella Okoli. Despite being promptly transported to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, she could not be saved.

An eyewitness at the party recounted, “It’s a tragic loss. Onyeka Onwenu had just completed her performance at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday event when she collapsed. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital, but unfortunately, she didn’t survive.”