AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
Onyeka Onwenu, musical icon, has been reported dead.
It was gathered that the leading musician slumped and died after performing at the 80th birthday party of Mrs Stella Okolie, chief executive officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday, July 30, in Lagos State.
The 72-year-old woman was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, Lagos where doctors confirmed her dead.
The deceased’s family has yet to officially announce her passage as of the time of filing this report.
Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State. She began her musical career in the 80s and released her debut album, ‘For the Love of You,’ in 1981.
She later released several albums and singles, including the hit song, ‘One Love.’
Aside from her foray in music, Onwenu acted in several Nollywood films and won numerous awards for her contributions in the entertainment industry.
Onwenu also delved into politics with her appointment 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 Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in year 2011.
