Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed deep sadness following the “news of the passing of one of Nigeria’s most versatile music exports, Dr. Onyeka Onwenu”.
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| Onyeka Onwenu passes. Photo: @GovernorObaseki |
He said, “we will miss her infectious charm”, adding, “Onwenu was a gift to her generation”.
The Governor prayed, “God will grant her family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Governor Obaseki wrote:
I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of one of Nigeria’s most versatile music exports, Dr. Onyeka Onwenu.
Onwenu was a gift to her generation. Sonorous, enigmatic, and enchanting, hers was a gift well deserving.
“She serenaded all with a rare facility with her voice, soothing the old and the young with melodious, evergreen tunes.
Onwenu performed excellently as a conscious musician, as she laced her music with nuggets for social revival.
“We will miss her elegance, candour, and infectious charm.
I commiserate with the Onwenu family, friends, and associates and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
His Excellency,
Godwin Obaseki,
Governor, Edo State
