Veteran Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72.

Ms Onwenu reportedly slumped shortly after a live performance at the birthday party of Mrs.Stella Okoli .

The incidence according to leadership newspaper led to the death of the super star on Tuesday evening at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos .

The late artist was born 31st January 1952, turned politician and rights activist who was dubbed “The Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, was at a time the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture.

In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

She will be remembered for her numerous songs, among them, “Wait for me” which she sang with Juju meastro, King Sunny Ade.