- Nigerians mourn the loss of legendary singer, actress, and journalist Onyeka Onwenu on July 31, 2024.
- She passed away after performing at Stella Okoli’s 80th birthday party.
- Videos and photos showing Onwenu’s last performance have surfaced online, triggering emotional comments from netizens.
July 31, 2024, marked a somber day for Nigerians as they awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of the legendary Onyeka Onwenu, a trailblazing singer, actress, and journalist.
Her demise occurred on the evening of July 30, 2024, shortly after she had graced the stage at the 80th birthday celebration of Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ CEO, Stella Okoli. Onwenu’s final performance, a rendition of her iconic song “One Love,” has left an indelible mark on the hearts of Nigerians.
In the videos capturing her last moments alive, Onwenu is seen effortlessly gliding across the party venue, her voice soaring as she engages the audience with her signature elegance. The crowd, oblivious to the fact that they were sharing Onwenu’s final moments, beamed with joy, mesmerized by her captivating performance.
As the news of her passing spread, social media platforms were inundated with tributes and condolences. A flurry of photos from the party also emerged, featuring distinguished guests such as former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who had gathered to celebrate Stella Okoli’s milestone birthday.
Watch videos and see photos below:
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
The videos of Onwenu’s final performance have evoked a tidal wave of emotions, with many Nigerians praising the music icon for leaving an enduring legacy.
One @sixvice wrote: “Death is so underated, 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 😢.”