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Reps Honour Late Singer Onyeka Onwenu

July 31, 2024 • 2 min read

July 31, 2024

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 31, stood still for the late iconic singer and songwriter, Onyeka Onwenu, who died on Tuesday, July 30, in Lagos.

This is just as the deputy speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu expressed shock and sadness over the death of the singer.

At an emergency plenary on Wednesday, the House observed a one-minute silence in honour of the departed singer as well as the late President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Inwuanyawu.

However, in a condolence message signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu described Onwenu as a rare, incredible talent and one of the pioneers of the Nigerian music and entertainment industry.

He recalled her numerous albums and singles which pervaded the airwaves, decades after, and lauded her passion for excellence, and unequalled commitment to her craft.

Kalu also commended Onwenu’s artistry in the movies, saying she was also a delight to watch.

He recalled that apart from her career in the arts, Onwenu also had a career in politics, having served as the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development.

Kalu expressed joy that Onwenu also got her flowers while on earth as she was honoured for her contributions to the Nigerian society, including being awarded the national honours of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

Saying that the nation had lost an icon, the deputy speaker said that Onwenu’s impact and legacy could not be replicated adding that she would be missed greatly.

Kalu condoled the late singer’s immediate family, the people of Ideato North, the Imo State government, and the Nigerian creative industry, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.