Nigerians have started paying tributes to legendary musician Onyeka Onwenu who died at 72 on Tuesday night.
Onwenu collapsed after performing at a birthday party in Lagos and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to express their shock and sadness at the news.
Many have shared tributes and condolences, praising Onwenu’s contributions to Nigerian music and her iconic status as the “Queen of Vocals”.
Below are reactions from lovers of the deceased:
So Fresh Bryant01 wrote: “So heartbroken. Rest in peace Queen mother of vocals
Dazzling Beauty, still in disbelief stated: “Wait, what? Omo, what’s going on?
Jennifer Obasi.3517 wrote: “May the soul of the legendary singer rest in perfect peace.”
Redbee85 stated: “So sad may her soul rest in peace.”
Chuks Andre wrote, “Jesus
Lonas Beauty wrote, “This period just get as e be
Lasgidi2mogadishu wrote, “She passed doing what she loves. I celebrate her life and pray for a good passage and the strength for her family and friends to deal with their loss. May her soul rest in peace
Eniola Ty wrote, “It’s well
Charliy995 wrote, “Haaa
Jenzie30 wrote, “Sad. Rest in peace, our legend
