The funeral service was held at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju area of Lagos on Friday.
The remains of Onyeka Onwenu being laid down the grave in Lagos on Friday, August 30, 2024. X/@PeterObi
Nigerian music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, has been laid to rest in Lagos State.
The funeral service of the late musician, who was also known as the “Elegant Stallion”, was held at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju area of Lagos on Friday.
The funeral service was followed by a private burial at a vault in Ikoyi.
Onwenu had slumped after an impressive performance at Stella Okoli’s birthday party in Lagos on July 30.
The legendary singer was then rushed to the Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she passed on.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and other dignitaries attended the funeral service.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952 in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. 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 has won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film. She has been recognised as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
In addition to her entertainment career, Onwenu has also been involved in politics. She was appointed as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.
Onwenu has been recognised for her contributions to the Nigerian society, including being awarded the National Honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
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