Former Senator Shehu Sani expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu, describing her as a “Timeless Legend.”
Sani expressed her condolences for the loss of a national treasure, highlighting her significant contributions to the arts and her profound messages of love and peace.
Sani took to social media platform X to honor Onwenu’s legacy, writing,
“Onyeka: the Nation has lost a timeless legend and a great artist who sang from the heart, spreading the messages of love and peace through music. Your melodies will forever resonate in our souls. Rest in peace.”
NAIJA24NEWS gathered that, Onwenu passed away on Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos.
The report states that she collapsed at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after falling ill during a private function. Sources close to the family revealed that Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform.
Tragically, she suddenly collapsed shortly after returning to her seat.