‘Onyeka Onwenu died doing what she loved most’, Nigerians mourn iconic singer

Nigerians have mourned the passing of the iconic singer, Ms Onyeka Onwenu saying she died doing what she loved most, singing.

Tribune Online reports that the legendary singer reportedly slumped and died at the age of 72 after performing at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, held at Banana Island, Lagos.

The news of her passing has brought about an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans across social media.

Netizens have expressed their sorrow, describing her death as a monumental loss to the music industry and the nation.

They have emphasized that she died in the midst of her passion, singing, which brought comfort to many who appreciated her lifelong dedication to her art.

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Reacting to the news of her demise, An X user, @ThingsIpostonX wrote, “Onyeka Onwenu died doing what she loved most, SINGING. I hope to go out doing what I love. Rest in Peace Mama Onwenu from a member of All Saints, Anglican Church, Surulere.”

Onyeka Onwenu died doing what she loved most, SINGING.
I hope to go out doing what I love. Rest in Peace Mama Onwenu from a member of All Saints, Anglican Church, Surulere. pic.twitter.com/41JYfXmMDo

— ThingsIpostonX (@ThingsIpostonX) July 31, 2024

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Another X user, @jon_d_doe, shared, “Nigeria has truly lost a legend. Onyeka Onwenu will forever be in our hearts. The last time I watched her perform was at one of the AY shows. No one was sitting as she performed. This one really touched our soul as a nation. 72 years well lived. Rest in peace 💔.”

Nigeria has truly lost a legend.

Onyeka Onwenu will forever be in our hearts.

The last time I watched her perform was at one of the AY shows.

No one was sitting as she performed.

This one really touched our soul as a nation.

72 years well lived.

Rest in peace 💔. pic.twitter.com/Nu0LJC8gMp

— Àgbà John Doe (@jon_d_doe) July 31, 2024

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@multimeverse wrote, “This woman was part of those that made my childhood beautiful. A woman with the golden voic.

Rest in peace Onyeka Onwenu. You will be remembered 🕊️”

This woman was part of those that made my childhood beautiful.

A woman with the golden voice

Rest in peace Onyeka Onwenu. You will be remembered 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/dID2tuUuTi

— Spartan X 🐊 (@multimeverse) July 31, 2024

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Reflecting on her impact, @Bankai_2.0 shared, “I told someone she was a key part of my childhood that made me understood love and unity as a Nigerian but they thought I was being too emotional and sentimental, may be I wasn’t old enough but I have never seen this woman trended for the wrong reason.”

I told someone she was a key part of my childhood that made me understood love and unity as a Nigerian but they thought I was being too emotional and sentimental, may be I wasn’t old enough but I have never seen this woman trended for the wrong reason

— Bankai__2.0 (@Bankai__x) July 31, 2024

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The Igbo nation has lost their daughter, Ms Onyeka Onwenu and the Yoruba nation lost their wife, Mrs Onyeka Ogunlende, mother of Tijani and Abraham Ogunlende. She shared a lot with me. May she rest well!”, @Onyekanwelue wrote.

The Igbo nation has lost their daughter, Ms Onyeka Onwenu and the Yoruba nation lost their wife, Mrs Onyeka Ogunlende, mother of Tijani and Abraham Ogunlende. She shared a lot with me. May she rest well!

— Onyeka Nwelue (@onyekanwelue) July 31, 2024

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