The late Onyeka Onwenu
Legendary Nigerian female musician, Onyeka Onwenu, has died at the age of 72.
Onwenu, who is renowned for her hit track, One Love Keep Us Together, was said to have slumped and died on Tuesday night after performing at a party in Lagos.
Family sources said that the deceased music icon was confirmed dead by doctors at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos, after she slumped at a birthday party.
“Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform.
“After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped.
“She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was later pronounced dead by medics,” a source who craved anonymity said.
The cause of Onwenu’s death has yet to be disclosed.
Born on May 31, 1952, the late singer had a career that spanned over four decades.
She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician.
Her first album with Polygram, In The Morning Light, was released in 1984.
Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.”
