Peter Obi mourns Onyeka Onwenu, recounts her final moments

Nigeria was shocked by the sudden passing of legendary singer and activist Onyeka Onwenu on Tuesday night. The 72-year-old artiste collapsed shortly after a performance at a high-profile event in Lagos, leading to a frantic but ultimately unsuccessful effort to…

Day Onyeka Onwenu came for the kill — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu 

The sonorous songstress Onyeka Onwenu has just passed, but my duty here is to add the human angle to the legend of the goddess.  Onyeka Onwenu, inimitable singer, ace broadcaster and classy actress took no prisoners in all her undertakings. …

*Senate to protesters: Give Tinubu more time for policies to yield results (Nation)*LASG deploys RRS, task force to streets ahead of protest (Channels)

Senate to protesters: Give Tinubu more time for policies to yield results (Nation) The Senate on Wednesday, July 31, called on organisers of the proposed #Endbadgovernance protests slated to commence on Thursday, August 1, to give President Bola Tinubu more…

Reflections on Onyeka Onwenu, the “Elegant Stallion” — Azuka Jebose

Today, Nigeria mourns the loss of a beloved creative talent, Onyeka Onwenu. Rather than focusing on her passing, I’d like to share a personal reflection on how I came to brand her as the “Elegant Stallion.” In the 1980s, Onyeka…

Tributes pour in for Onyeka Onwenu: The Elegant Stallion with the golden voice

The world has been shocked by the tragic and sudden passing of legendary singer, actress and songwriter, Onyeka Onwenu on the 30th of July, 2024.  Onyeka had given a captivating and show-stopping performance of one of her best songs –…

5 songs that made Onyeka Onwenu a legend

Beloved Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72. Her death is said to have occurred after she slumped doing what she loved while performing at a gathering in Lagos. Rushed to a…

Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72

Onyeka Onwenu has died at the age of 72. The iconic performer reportedly collapsed Tuesday night after a performance at a private birthday celebration in Lagos’ exclusive Banana Island. The legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress was entertaining guests at…

Day Onyeka Onwenu came for the kill -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The sonorous songstress Onyeka Onwenu is 70, and the world is celebrating her, but my duty here is to add the human angle to the story of the goddess.  Onyeka Onwenu, inimitable singer, ace broadcaster and classy actress takes no…

Buhari celebrates Onyeka Onwenu at 70

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the entertainment industry in sharing the joyous occasion of 70th birthday with renowned songwriter, singer and journalist, Onyeka Onwenu, congratulating the multiple award-winning artiste and actress for leading a life that keeps inspiring both the…

Onyeka Onwenu, Kate Henshaw, Patience Ozokwor hit stage together in “Speaking out”

Speaking out, a stage play from the stable of Doyenne Circle is set to hit the stage of the Agip Hall of Muson center on the First of January 2022 featuring the Queen of Nigerian music Onyeka Onwenu on stage…

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