2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent his condolences as he expressed sadness after learning of the passing of Onyeka Onwenu MFR.
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Nigerian singer, actor, activist and politician, Onyeka Onwenu, died on Tuesday 30 July, 2024 in Lagos.
The former Vice President said, “Onyeka was a multi-talented woman whose impact would stand the test of time”, adding, “her musical prowess led to multiple hits, which will continue to resonate long after her exit”.
In his condolence message, Atiku wrote: “Oh dear, I am so sad to learn of the passing of Onyeka Onwenu, MFR. Onyeka was a multi-talented woman whose impact would stand the test of time. She was a transformational journalist whose works, such as the documentary “Nigeria: The Squandering of Riches,” are timeless. Her musical prowess led to multiple hits, which will continue to resonate long after her exit. On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to her beloved family and friends and the musical fraternity. May God grant her family the fortitude to bear her departure.”
