Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, popularly known as the “Elegant Stallion”, has died at the age of 72.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952,
in Obosi, Anambra State, reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th
birthday party of Stella Okolie, chief executive officer of Emzor
Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday.
She was said to have been
rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away.
A source, speaking on the
condition of anonymity, said, “It is 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.”
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”.
Onwenu has also acted in
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 Chairperson
of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became
Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
In 2011, she was awarded the
National Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
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