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Onyeka Onwenu: Nigeria lost timeless legend, great artist – Shehu Sani

Onyeka-Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu

Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani has mourned legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu.

Onwenu died on Tuesday night having slumped after a performance at the 80th birthday celebration of her friend and founder of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Chief Stella Okoli.

Tributes from all walks of life have trailed the demise of the broadcaster, singer, songwriter, actress and social activist.

In a Wednesday tribute shared on X, Sani said Nigeria lost a “timeless legend and great artist”.

“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,” the statement reads in part.