Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, known as the "Elegant Stallion," will be buried today in Lagos. The 72-year-old icon passed away on July 30, 2024, after collapsing during a performance. A private funeral service will be held at the Fountain of Life Church, followed by her burial in Ikoyi.
Nigerian music icon Onyeka Onwenu, widely known as the "Elegant Stallion," will be laid to rest today, Friday, August 30, in Lagos. Onwenu, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72, collapsed following a performance at the birthday celebration of Dr. Stella Okoli, Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was pronounced dead at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja.
The family has announced that the funeral service will take place at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju. A private burial will follow at a vault in Ikoyi. The funeral proceedings will begin with a Service of Songs from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by the burial from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Onwenu had previously expressed her wishes for a quick, quiet, and private burial, which her family is honoring. She is survived by her two sons. The passing of Onyeka Onwenu marks the end of an era in Nigerian music, where she was celebrated for her contributions to the industry and her distinctive voice.
The news of her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and colleagues across the country, who remember her as a cultural icon and a voice for women's rights and social justice.
