Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has reportedly died at the age of 72.

Thelagostimes gathered that she died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news to TheNiche.

“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the eyewitness was quoted to have said.

Meanwhile, the deceased’s family is yet to announce her death as of press time.

Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.