- Veteran Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu’s body has been transported from Lagos’ Reddington Hospital.
- Onyeka Onwenu passed away on the night of July 30.
- She collapsed at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s 80th birthday party before being rushed to the hospital.
- A black ambulance, captured in footage by NTA, was seen leaving the hospital with Onwenu’s remains.
The remains of the veteran Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu popularly referred to as Elegant Stallion have been moved from the Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was pronounced dead.
The Elegant Stallion, celebrated for her powerful voice and activism, reportedly passed away on the night of July 30.
The news of her death broke after she collapsed at the 80th birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli, where she had recently performed.
Emergency medical services rushed her to the hospital, but efforts to save her were unsuccessful. Viral footage from NTA, shared on social media, shows a black ambulance departing the hospital.
In the video, voices can be heard indicating that the vehicle was carrying the remains of the iconic singer.
Netizens Reactions…
maryamtity said: “Onyeka Onwenu, The Elegant Stallion! A Legend l stan! Reign in Power, Queen and Godspeed.”
itsgabbieof said: “She never knew that would be her last but whenever a person is about to leave they become happy and the mood doubles… May her soul rest in peace I’ve known this woman since childhood..”
adinmasomadina said: “Life is fickle, elegant stallion now referred to as remains.”
donwilly01_ said: “Nawa !! Somebody that was full of life yesterday!! God Abeg.”
iamcertified_eyinjueledumare said: : “Na who die lose” “I wish we don’t have to die after all, But unfortunately that’s some freaking realest reality that is certainly gonna Hit us all.”
obifranklyn said: “Chai, this life is truly vanity. An Lange lady that performed energetically last night is now dead and being wheeled out just like that.”
dammyiyaniwura said: “Shld be a national burial.. She really deserves to be buried in a very good way.. She is a Legend who was loved by all irrespective of tribe.”
iam_dadymunso said: “You are going to show at 72 who does that your health first.”
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