The entire Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the loss of legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu. Fans have been flooding social media with heartfelt tributes and cherished memories of the beloved star.
News reaching out today reported that Onyeka Onwenu, who is 72 years old, slumped and died after performing at the 80th birthday of the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Emzor pharmaceutical manufacturing company, Stella Okoli.
Videos showing the veteran star’s last performance at the event went viral online and moved many into tears.
In the video, Onyeka Onwenu took the center stage as she entertained the guests with her soulful voice while performing her 1991 hit song, ‘One Love’.
She appeared to be so energetic as she danced sweetly to in sync with the song. Her performance at Stella Okoli’s birthday party seemed to be her final show before her death.
The video stirred emotions online as social media users penned their tributes. Many gushed over her performance. They shared their thoughts via comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
okereke9701 said, “She passed a very deep message on the stage before leaving us. It’s really sad.”
blaqgreek said, “She left like a boss. Doing what she love”.
timblogga said, “The Emzor MD that invited her just turned 80. Wonder how she too will feel about it. This is the era of legends we grew up knowing, leaving one after another the other 😢💔”.
idiongoudoh said, “No one knows when his/her own time will come. Try to make life easier for anyone across your path ⚠️💗”.
stanleyigboanugo7 said, “The message is clear ONE LOVE KEEP US TOGETHER 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ rest easy legend 🕯️”.
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