Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, revealed on Wednesday that the late singer Onyeka Onwenu passed away in his presence in Lagos.
Onwenu, who died on Tuesday night, had attended the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
In a post on his official X handle, Obi shared that the singer collapsed at the event shortly after delivering a beautiful performance of her iconic songs. She was then rushed to a hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, she was sadly pronounced dead after about two hours. Obi described the experience as a devastating moment, stating that it was a “tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory.”
“I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu, performed a couple of her songs ending up with her famous song, ‘One Love Keep Us Together’.
“It was a beautiful performance, but little did we know it would be her final bow. Just about a few minutes after her performance, she sat down and drank some water and immediately collapsed, and was rushed to the hospital.
“I followed her to the hospital. I watched in pain as the doctors and medical staff fought tirelessly and battled to save her life , doing everything possible to bring her back to life but eventually came out with the sad news that she was gone. Despite their valiant efforts, she sadly passed away after over two hours of intense struggle.”
“My heart goes out to her children and family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May we find the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
