By Abiola Olawale
The burial activities in honour of late Nigerian music icon Onyeka Onwenu, also known as Elegant Stallion, began on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Lagos State.
The New Diplomat reports that Onwenu passed away on July 30 at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
In an announcement issued by Onwenu’s family, the Service of Songs in honour of the late music icon will take place at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
Onwenu will then be committed to Mother Earth at a vault in the Ikoyi area of Lagos state from 2 pm-4 pm.
The New Diplomat reports that apart from her career in the arts, Onyeka Onwenu also had a career in politics. She served as chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development.
Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. 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 has won numerous awards for her contributions to music and film. She has been recognised as one of the pioneers of Nigerian music.
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.
Onwenu has been recognized for her contributions to Nigerian society, including being awarded the National Honors of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011. She has also been recognized as one of the most influential women in Nigeria by various organisations
