Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has been laid to rest in Lagos.

PICTURE: Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, buried in Lagos

The music icon died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr Stella Okoli.

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Onyeka Onwenu Burial Pictures 

Onyeka died at 72 years old.

She is survived by her two sons.

Credit: BBC Pidgin

The funeral service was held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, followed by a private burial at a vault in Ikoyi.

Credit: BBC Pidgin

A former presidential candidate, of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and the Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti were spotted at burial held on Friday, August 30.

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Onwenu was not only a gifted musician with numerous hits but also a broadcaster, actress, politician, and activist.

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