Patience Ozokwor mourns demise of iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu

Legendary Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has expressed her deep sadness and hurt over the death of veteran Nollywood actress and singer, Onyeka Onwenu.

“I’m downcast, hurt by Onwenu’s death,” Patience Ozokwor revealed, struggling to come to terms with the news.

The veteran actress, known for her iconic roles in Nollywood, shared her grief over the loss of a true legend in the entertainment industry.

Onyeka Onwenu, a highly respected and celebrated music icon, collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, in Lagos on Tuesday.

She was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away.

Reacting to Onwenu’s death to NAN on Wednesday in Enugu, Ozokwor described it as painful and hurting.

“Onyeka is not just a colleague but a friend. I am downcast now and hurting because of her death and for the fact that she was not sick.

“How can everyone be dying like that, what is causing so much death? Everyone is stressed up in this country,” she said.

Onwenu was born in 1952. She began her music career in the 1980s and released her debut album, “For the Love of You,” in 1981.

She has since released numerous albums and singles, including the hit song, “One Love”.

Onwenu has also acted in several Nollywood films and won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film.

In addition to her entertainment career, Onwenu has also been involved in politics.

She was appointed as the Chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture in 2013 and later became the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development in 2016.

She was awarded the National Honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.

Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, leaving fans and colleagues alike in mourning.