The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has shared an eyewitness account of how veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu met her death.
Onwenu died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital Lagos after she slumped on the fateful day at the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceutical company owner, Mrs Stella Okoli, where she performed on stage.
Obi who was on the spot gave a lowdown of how the sad incident of the demise of the 72-year-old happened in a tweet.
The tweet: “Yesterday provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu, performed a couple of her songs ending up with her famous song, ‘One Love Keep Us Together’.
“It was a beautiful performance, but little did we know it would be her final bow. Just about a few minutes after her performance, she sat down and drank some water and immediately collapsed, and was rushed to the hospital.
“I followed her to the hospital. I watched in pain as the doctors and medical staff fought tirelessly and battled to save her life, doing everything possible to bring her back to life but eventually came out with the sad news that she was gone.
“Despite their valiant efforts, she sadly passed away after over two hours of intense struggle. My heart goes out to her children and family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May we find the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.”
