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The last act: Onyeka Onwenu’s final performance before her death (VIDEO)

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Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, loved singing. From when she appeared on the scene in the 80s, the elegant stallion did what she loved best – singing – and like a true star, she drew the curtain on her her earthly journey singing.

 

According to reports, Onyeka’s final performance was at the birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli on Tuesday night, shortly before her passing at the age of 72.

She reportedly died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

 

An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news.

 

The eyewitness said, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.”

 

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Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late legendary singer, songwriter, actor, and politician, Onyeka Onwenu.

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Tinubu’s condolence was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu Mourns Iconic Artiste, Onyeka Onwenu’, on Wednesday.

Onyeka Onwenu’s last stage act

According to Ngelale, “President Tinubu mourns the passing of the Queen of Songs, whose edifying and mellifluous rendition of ‘One Love’ in the 1990s evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony.

 

“The President recalls the many artistic interventions of the late musical icon in promoting the public good, noting her classic collaboration with King Sunny Ade on ‘Wait for Me’, a melodic campaign on family planning in the 1980s.”

 

“Ms Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces,” the President stated.

 

 

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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.

Rukayat Gawat

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.”

RUKAYAT GAWAT

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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