Music Legend, Journalist, Onyeka Owenu, collapses and dies after performing at 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, at the age of 72.
Onyeka, dubbed as ‘Elegant Stallion’, had her last moments at Reddington Hospital on Tuesday night.
She reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday.
Onyeka was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away.
According to a source, who preferred to speak on condition of anonymity, “It’s very sad, Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals tonight. After performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it.”
Onyeka was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State.
She began her music career in the 1980s and released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981. She has since released numerous albums and singles, including the hit song, “One Love”.
Onyeka has several Nollywood films and won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film.
In addition to her entertainment career, Onwenu has also been involved in politics.
She was appointed as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
She was awarded the National Honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
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