- Joke Silva has paid tribute to 72 year old Onyeka Onwenu who died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
- The veteran actress shared a video of their last moments together which was at Stella Okoli’s birthday party.
- Joke Silva captioned the video with endearing words, urging the deceased to rest in peace.
Veteran actress Joke Silva has shared a video of her moment, which was a last dance with the late songwriter, singer, and actress Onyeka Onwenu.
Joke Silva took to her Instagram account to share the video of them together at the 80th birthday party of industrialist Stella Okoli on Tuesday, dancing energetically. She captioned it:
“My sis, exactly a week ago yesterday I interviewed you at the National Theatre. I loved your dress…”
Reflecting on the interview, Joke mentioned it was a blast as Onyeka responded positively, even taking pictures with the “genzees”.
The actress also described the event on Tuesday, saying, “I knew I would see you at Aunty Stella’s 80th. Lo and behold, we were on the same table and had a great time. We all called it the fun table.
“Your performance, as always, was brilliant, sexy, committed, feisty, and so giving. And then we danced, just for two minutes, and then you left… What a bow… with a flourish. Adieu sis… RIP.”
Watch video of the duo dancing below:
Onyeka died after slumping at Mrs Okoli’s birthday party.
She was born in 1952 in Obosi, Anambra State.
Meanwhile, other Nigerians on social media have been paying tributes to the late singer/songwriter, actress and broadcaster, Onyeka Onwenu.
The 72-year-old died at a hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, July 30 after slumping at the 80th birthday party of industrialist Stella Okoli.
She reportedly slumped after performing at the event.
Nigerians, particularly those in the entertainment industry have taken to social media to express their condolence, wishing the multitalented performer rests in peace.
Actresses Regina Askia, Patience Ozokwor, singer Omawumi, amongst others.