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Music legend, Onyeka Onwenu laid to rest in Lagos (Photos)

August 30, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigerian queen of songs, songwriter, newscaster, veteran actress, producer and cultural icon, Onyeka Onwenu, who died on July 30, 2024, after a performance at an event, has been buried in Lagos on Friday, August 30, 2024. The 72-year-old singer who was last seen performing at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, honouring Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Stella […]

King Sunny Ade finally addresses the rumour of dating Onyeka Onwenu

August 19, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigerian Juju music legend, King Sunny Ade (KSA) has finally addressed the longstanding rumours of a romantic relationship between him and the late iconic singer, songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, and politician, Onyeka Onwenu (MON). During a recent condolence visit to Onwenu’s family, KSA shed light on the speculations that have surrounded […]

Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu dies

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigerian queen of songs and veteran actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has sadly passed away. She died at the age of 72. Onyeka Onwenu passed away on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos Nigeria, after collapsing at a birthday party where she had performed. In a statement, the children of the veteran Nigerian singer and actress announced […]

Fela proposed to marry me ―Onyeka Onwenu

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021Bode DoluLeave a Comment

The ‘One love’ and ‘Iyogogo’ diva, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that the afro music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti approached her for marriage in the eighties. Onyeka revealed this in her new autobiography, titled My Father’s Daughter. The stunning singer, however, said she rejected Fela’s proposal during her visit to his club because of his other wives. […]

If Nigeria breaks up, I will return to Southeast ―Onyeka Onwenu

September 30, 2020Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, has called for unity and warned against division in the country, saying that “Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable.” The ‘One love’ and ‘Iyogogo’ crooner, however, said if the country breaks up, she would prefer to return to the Southeast. Onyeka said this during a virtual pre-book launch briefing ahead of the […]

I married a Yoruba Muslim in 1984 ―Onyeka Onwenu, a memoir, ‘My Father’s Daughter’

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge, Onyeka Onwenu has opened up about her relationship for the first time. The ‘One love’ & ‘Iyogogo’ crooner and actress revealed that she got married to a Yoruba Muslim in 1984 and the union produced two sons named […]