Legendary Singer Onyeka Onwenu Laid To Rest In Lagos

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu, fondly known as the Elegant Stallion, have been buried in Lagos.

Triple News reports that the service of songs was held early Friday at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, where close family, friends, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects.

The remains of the late singer were immediately taken to a private vault in Ikoyi interment.

The event was attended by a small circle of friends adhering to last wishes of the singer where she clamored for a private and simple burial.

Among the notable attendees was Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti.

It would be recalled that Onyeka Onwenu died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72, after collapsing at an event honoring Dr. Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

Beyond her talents as a musician and actress, Onyeka was also a respected broadcaster, politician, and activist.

She is survived by her two sons, Tijani and Abraham Ogunlende.