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‘Doctors made every effort to save her’ — Onyeka Onwenu’s sons speak on her death

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Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, sons of Onyeka Onwenu, the late singer, have spoken about their mother’s passing.

Onwenu collapsed at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli, founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, in Lagos. She was confirmed dead at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.

In a statement on Wednesday, Onwenu’s sons revealed that the doctors “made every effort to save her life”.

They described their mother as a “national treasure, an icon and legend” whose impact will be deeply felt.

Abraham and Tijani also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from the public and dignitaries.

“It is with heavy hearts that I and my brother wish to announce the passing of our mother, the much loved Onyeka Onwenu. She passed away last night, Tuesday July 30 2024, in Lagos Nigeria,” the statement reads.

“She was rushed to the hospital after an amazing last performance, where doctors made every effort to save her life… sadly she passed.

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“We would like to extend our thanks to those who were with her in her final moments. And to the general public for their concern and support.

“Specifically, we are deeply grateful to Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. and Mrs. John Momoh and Mr. and Mrs. Okonkwo as well as Messrs Ajayi and Mr. Okpara all of whom were with her during her last moments. Governor Alex Otti joined to condole us soon after her passage.”

President Bola Tinubu, while paying his tribute to Onwenu, descibed her as a “versatile and extremely gifted artiste who applied herself to the whole gamut of artistic enterprise and expression, bringing joy and laughter to many”.

He added that her legacy will “live on in her immortal masterpieces”.

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Davido to perform at UN general assembly event

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Davido, the Afrobeats star, is set to perform at an event hosted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Headquartered in New York, the UNGA is one of the six principal organs of the UN, serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ.

In a post via X on Tuesday, Davido announced he will be performing at one of the events at the UNGA tonight.

The Grammy-nominated artiste also urged his fans to anticipate his performance.

Touch down New York City for the @UN General Assembly. My first time attending should be interesting,” he wrote.

“Also performing tonight at one of the events ! Catch me if u can!”

Touch down New York City for the @UN General Assembly… My first time attending should be interesting  .. Also performing tonight at one of the events ! Catch me if u can! 

Davido’s announcement comes a few days after DJ Cuppy, the Nigerian disc jockey, made history at the UNGAShe hosted an opening session at the event.

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During her session, Cuppy emphasized the importance of engaging young people worldwide in meaningful conversations

She revealed her passion for quality education — the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4).

The disc jockey also highlighted her foundation’s efforts in funding education for underprivileged Africans.

After her keynote session, Cuppy also gave a musical performance at the event.

With strings of awards and honourary mentions, Davido has established himself as one of the leading names in the Nigerian music industry.

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UPDATED: How popular Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat died

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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso is dead.

Rukayat was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community.

 

The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

 

Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared.

 

Meanwhile, a family member and a brother to the deceased, Jubril A Gawat has confirmed this sad news.

 

Jubril, who is a Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu quoted a Quran verse on his X account on Tuesday morning.

His post read, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Q 2 V 156

His post has garnered so much traction with followers and associates expressing their condolences.

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Meanwhile, a colleague of the deceased, Alhaja Misturah Aderounmu, popularly known as TeminiSuccess1 via her TikTok account posted on Monday afternoon a post about the vanity of life.

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Reactions from fans were uncertain as to what prompted her post not until this morning when the news of Gawat’s death went viral.

 

Her post captioned in a video of her being morose read, “In the spirit of hustling, may we not be brought home dead.”

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Rukayat Gawat is the daughter of popular broadcaster and Islamic presenter, Alhaji Rasaq Aremu Gawat who mysteriously disappeared with no details of his whereabouts known until now.

It would be recalled that some years ago, the whole nation was gripped with the terrible news that popular Islamic broadcaster, Aremu Gawat, was missing. The TV presenter was said to have left his office on July 6, 2012, and nothing has been heard from him since then.

In a 2019 interview, she said she would rather quit music rather than go secular.

Born in Lagos Island, the late artiste who hailed from Igbaja, Kwara State, is married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso.

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BREAKING: Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat is dead

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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away.

She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community.

 

The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

 

Further details surrounding her death have yet to be fully disclosed.

 

Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared.

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