Nigerians were saddened to learn on July 31, 2024, that the great Onyeka Onwenu, a trailblazing singer, actress, and journalist, had passed away.
Her death occurred on the evening of July 30, 2024, just after she graced the stage at the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ CEO, Stella Okoli. Onwenu’s final performance, a rendition of her iconic song “One Love,” made an indelible impression on Nigerians’ hearts.
In videos capturing her final moments, Onwenu is seen elegantly gliding across the party venue, her voice soaring as she engages the audience with her distinctive elegance. The audience, unaware that they were witnessing her last moments, smiled with delight, enthralled by her mesmerizing performance.
As news of her death spread, social media platforms were flooded with tributes and condolences. A rush of pictures taken at the party surfaced, including notable visitors such as former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who had gathered to celebrate Stella Okoli’s milestone birthday.
The footage of Onwenu’s final performance has sparked a flood of emotions, with many Nigerians thanking the music star for leaving an indelible mark.
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The legendary Onyeka Onwenu unfortunately passed on immediately after her performance at Dr. Mrs. Stella Okoli’s 80th birthday, yesterday.
May her beautiful soul rest in peace 🕊️🙏 pic.twitter.com/nOVAXumoZm— Uchenna (@Urchyzz) July 31, 2024
Reacting to the post..
@sixvice wrote: “Death is so underrated, one moment, she was in good health, using her vocal strength and energy to perform, and death was just looking at her at one corner , waiting for her to finish. This life sef.”
@Irishkreamy wrote: “This is so heartbreaking. God bless her soul.”
@Unique_crisG wrote: “What a sad moment. I watched this woman in Movies in 2005 and I also watched when she ventured into music. She was the star girl of her time. May her soul find eternal peace. One love.”
@ruthabians wrote: “This life sef…. Then I wonder how people carry it as if they are sure of tomorrow
God rest her soul #Onyekaonwenu Iyogogo crooner.”