Popular music maestro, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
She was said to have died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.
An eyewitness who was at the party who confirmed the sad news.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today, and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it.”
Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, journalist and politician.
– Birth details: Onwenu was born on 17th May 1952, in Arondizuogu, Imo State, Nigeria, to D.K Onwenu, a renowned educationist and politician. She lost her father in a car accident at a very young age, and her mother had to raise her and her four siblings alone.
– Education: Onwenu attended Wellesley College of Massachusetts, USA, and The New School for Social Research in New York, where she obtained a BA in International Relations and Communication and a master’s degree in Media Studies, respectively.
– Career: Onyeka Onwenu is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for herself in various fields. She started her career as a journalist working at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before moving on to music and acting. She has released several successful music albums and has featured in numerous Nollywood films. She has also tried her hand at politics and has held several prestigious positions, including the Executive Director/chief executive officer of the National Centre for Women Development.
– Awards: Onyeka Onwenu has won several awards and accolades for her work, including the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She has also been recognized for her humanitarian work, particularly in the fields of women’s rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.
– Personal life: Onyeka Onwenu is a mother of two sons and has been married twice. She is known for her strong personality and her commitment to her work and her family.