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The remains of the late musician, who was also popularly known as the “Elegant Stallion”, Onyeka Onwenu was on Friday, August 30 laid to rest at a vault in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The burial was preceded by a funeral service at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju area of Lagos.

Recall that Onwenu had slumped after an impressive performance at Stella Okoli’s birthday party in Lagos on July 30.

The legendary singer upon her collapse was then rushed to the Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she passed on.

According to source, among the dignitaries that attended the burial included the Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In his tribute to the late music icon, Peter Obi described Onwenu as a national treasure who believed in united and progressive Nigeria.

He said, “Late Onyeka Onwenu remained a national treasure, who believed in a more united and progressive Nigeria. In her last performance on stage before the tragic incident that fateful day, she sang her popular song, “One Love Keep Us Together”. And this bears significant testament to her belief while she lived here on earth.

“Once again, I like to extend my condolences to her children, family, friends, loved ones. And all of us, during this difficult time. May we all find the strength and courage to bear her sad irreplaceable loss. May God grant her eternal rest and protect, and bless her family always,” Obi said in a post on his X handle.

The bio of the late singer reads: 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 had 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 recognized 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 recognized 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.

 

source: Channels TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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