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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has joined millions of Nigerians to mourn the death of singer Ms Onyeka Onwenu.<\/p>\n

According to reports, Onwenu slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, and was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos.<\/p>\n

President Tinubu in a statement signed by Signed by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, mourned the passing of the Queen of Songs, \u201cwhose edifying and mellifluous rendition, \u2018One Love\u2019, in the 1990s evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president recalls the many artistic interventions of the late musical icon in promoting public good, noting her classic collaboration with King Sunny Ade on \u2018Wait for Me\u2019, a melodic campaign on family planning in the 1980s.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Tinubu celebrates the life of the versatile and extremely gifted artiste who applied herself to the whole gamut of artistic enterprise and expression, bringing joy and laughter to many.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president condoles with the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the numerous fans of the departed star over this immeasurable loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased artiste and that she finds a place yonder where the music never fades and where there is \u2018Dancing in the Sun\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President states that Ms. Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has joined millions of Nigerians to mourn the death of singer Ms Onyeka Onwenu. According to reports, Onwenu slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, and was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. 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