Lagos State’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the family of the legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, to express condolences over her death on 30th July at 72.
The veteran musician had slumped after performing at a birthday party in Lagos.
Rushed to a hospital, she was given resuscitation procedures but she did not make it.
Sanwo-Olu posted photographs of the visit on his social media handles and wrote:
“I visited the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu to extend my heartfelt condolences.
“Her extraordinary life and the lasting impact she made with her timeless songs have solidified her legacy.
“The vibrant spirit she embodied and the joy she shared through her artistry will always remain in our hearts.
“May God grant her family the strength to endure this loss and the comfort to cherish and honour the remarkable legacy she leaves behind.”
