President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Ms Onyeka Onwenu.
This is stated in a statement made on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity).
He mentioned that Ms. Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, activist, and politician.
It stated that President Tinubu mourned the death of “the Queen of Songs, whose edifying and mellifluous rendition, ‘One Love’, in the 1990s evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony.”
The President recalled the late musical icon’s numerous artistic interventions in promoting the public welfare, highlighting her legendary collaboration with King Sunny Ade on ‘Wait for Me,’ a lyrical family planning campaign in the 1980s.
President Tinubu commemorated the life of the multifaceted and exceptionally gifted artist who pursued every aspect of artistic endeavor and expression, giving joy and laughter to many.
He expressed his condolences to the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the deceased star’s numerous fans for this immeasurable loss.
President Tinubu prayed for the deceased artist’s soul to rest in peace and that she find a place where the music never fades and there is ‘Dancing in the Sun’.
The President noted that Ms. Onwenu’s legacy lives on via her immortal masterpieces.
