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The burial ceremony of late Onyeka Onwenu
Nigerias celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the Elegant Stallion, has been laid to rest in Lagos.
The artiste died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr Stella Okoli.
She was 72 years old.
The funeral service was held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, followed by a private burial at a vault in Ikoyi.
Onwenu was not only a gifted musician with numerous hits but also a broadcaster, actress, politician, and activist.
She is survived by her two sons. (The PUNCH: Text, Excluding Headline)
