Obaseki mourns passing of Onyeka Onwenu

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 as she seneraded 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.

She wore many caps elegantly as a soulful singer, fierce journalist, and conscientious social crusader. Her desire for a better Nigeria was evident in the passion she infused in the many avenues she used in agitating for a more prosperous nation.

It is sad that we lost her at a time when we needed role models like her to inspire Nigerian youths, who would have benefited from her experience and insight garnered as an active character in different hues of the Nigerian experience.

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.

Obaseki is quick to mourn when it suits him, but what about the living? This is the same man who has turned a blind eye to pressing issues in Edo while busy grandstanding. Onyeka Onwenu deserves more than just words from a governor who has done little to uplift the arts and culture in our state. It's like he’s only paying lip service to the legacy of those who have truly contributed. Edo people deserve better than this show of empty condolences.

God bless you, Obaseki

Salewa97:
Obaseki is quick to mourn when it suits him, but what about the living? This is the same man who has turned a blind eye to pressing issues in Edo while busy grandstanding. Onyeka Onwenu deserves more than just words from a governor who has done little to uplift the arts and culture in our state. It's like he’s only paying lip service to the legacy of those who have truly contributed. Edo people deserve better than this show of empty condolences.

Akpakomiza handbag spotted.

Tell your candidate to speak to Edolites, we will allow him use pidgin, so everyone can see how dull and dumb he is…

Obaseki's tears won't bring Onyeka back. Just another show of crocodile tears.

This is so shocking yet so sad that One of the Greatest Women Legends in Nigeria has just passed. Her immense contributions to entertainment, movie making, Societal Issues and constantly championing the Good Course of Social Change will never be forgotten.

She was indeed a legend

May Her Soul Rest In Peace Amen 🙏