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‘She Lives On In Her Immortal Masterpieces’, Tinubu, Atiku, Others Mourn Onwenu

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

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

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.

Tinubu celebrated the life of the versatile and extremely gifted artiste who devoted herself to a wide range of artistic endeavours and expressions, bringing joy and laughter to many.

He extended his condolences to the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the numerous fans of the departed star over this immeasurable loss.

The President 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 ‘Dancing in the Sun.’

Onwenu, aged 72, was said to have died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of the CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Stella Okoli, where she had performed.

In the same vein, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of veteran Singer, Onyeka Onwenu.

Atiku extended his condolences on his official X page.

While expressing sadness over Singer’s death, Atiku said she was a transformational journalist whose works were timeless.

“Oh dear, I am so sad to learn of the passing of Onyeka Onwenu, MFR. Onyeka was a multi-talented woman whose impact would stand the test of time.

“She was a transformational journalist whose works, such as the documentary “Nigeria: The Squandering of Riches,” are timeless. Her musical prowess led to multiple hits, which will continue to resonate long after her exit.

“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to her beloved family and friends and the musical fraternity.

“May God grant her family the fortitude to bear her departure.“

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Mix reactions as Annie Idibia tearfully opens up about losing twins

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Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has emotionally opened up about losing twins on the popular hit reality show Young Famous and African.

While speaking to one of her co-stars, Quinton Masina, aka Naked DJ, she revealed that she suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with twins one year ago. Annie stated that this was the reason she wasn’t showing up so much on the show and attending events.

A heartbroken Annie described 2024 as a really hard year for her and her family and admitted that she wished she had someone in the house to open up to.

“You know like, the whole of last year, even in the group, you know I wasn’t coming out enough. Naked, I was pregnant. For twins. I had a miscarriage the whole time.”

“I wish I had someone in this group that I could actually go like, ‘I’m pregnant, we’re going to have a baby’… And then, we lost that. It was hard.”

“I was pregnant with twins but suffered a miscarriage last year” -Annie Idibia tearfully reveals on Young Famous and African. pic.twitter.com/FDmJ3e0Unt

— Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35) January 19, 2025
Her bombshell revelation has stirred the internet as while some sympathize with her, others questioned if she wasn’t too old to be pregnant.

One Koded198 wrote, “Annie still dey carry belle at this age? Is she that bored with her life?

One Bettyobi6 who was in disbelief wrote, “Lori iro”, which means lies

One Spin_event_catering_academy wrote, “Annie I feel your pain but if you can stay away from that show is better

One Chri.styngozi wrote, “Maybe that’s what affected her mentally. That made her to be behaving the way she is behaving now

One Being_mrs_baba wrote, “Oh my Annie!! You are actually dealing with a whole lot!! Just take a break from the social space and watch yourself heal

One Anyaoha Benjamin wrote, “Annie is a sweet girl, she’s just being misunderstood

One Uncommon_ck10 wrote, “I think it’s a lie, you started shit, and you want to emotionally blackmail Naked to be in your side, gerrout!

One Thefit_Nutritionist wrote, “I feel she’s really hurting and in pain from the trauma of that miscarriage. I don’t think she’s doing drugs as people presume”.

Last week, Annie had trended online after she shared clips of her Detty December with her husband and gushed over their union. The mother of two told her haters and critics, who she referred to as devil and witches to give it up as it has been 25 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage with him.

In September, last year, Annie reflected on their beautiful memories as she shared photos of them over the years. Annie stated that regardless of the scandals and cheating, she still loves her husband and would love him till death.

Recall that in 2021, the Idibia’s marriage almost hit the rock as Annie Idibia publicly called out her husband, accusing him of having an affair with his second baby mama, Pero Adeniyi. However, the couple was able to settle their differences and in 2023, 2baba denounced his role model title after tendering a public apology to her.

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BBNaija’s Kim Oprah cries out as fire guts multimillion naira recreational spot in Ikoyi

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Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate Kim Oprah has cried out as fire engulfs a multimillion naira recreational spot in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Taking to the micro-blogging platform to share a video of the incident, she called on the urgent assistant of the fire service as she revealed that the popular recreational spot, Bogobiri, was on fire.

“Please we need the attention of the Lagos fire service right now …. Bogobiri is burning HELP!!!! @followlasg @AdeShaqz”.

Earlier this month, reality star Faith Morey had expressed heartache concerning the ongoing wildfire ragging in California, United States of America.

Morey expressed gratitude for being safe from the life and property claiming disaster, as she expressed heartbreak for those who were affected by the disaster, and applauded the firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to protect them.

In December, while promoting her Cinema movie, Mercy Aigbe and her husband, Kazim Adeoti lost their Lagos mansion to a fire incident.

The movie star shared a video of the aftermath of her property, as she expressed how devastated she was, however, she was grateful that no life was lost

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“He is the most powerful African guy on this Instagram” – Cubana Chief Priest hails Tunde Ednut

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Nigerian celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest is singing the praises of famous blogger and former singer Tunde Ednut.

Taking to his Instagram page, Cubana shared a video of the massive crowd that pulled up to Tunde’s birthday party as he declared him the most powerful African guy on Instagram. He stated that Tunde is controlling the whole world from his location with his birthday.

Describing it as unreal, he questioned if Tunde was using charm as he noted how no one else had done such.


“@mazitundeednut Is The Most Powerful African Guy On This IG. The dude is Controlling The Whole World From His Location With His Birthday; it’s So Unreal E Be Like Juju; nobody On This Platform Can Actually Do This. Dem Dey Celebrate Who No Dey Available. Happy Birthday Hommie Asaba Is Too Active For You @clubxhrine 2:0 Choked !!! @jeriqthehussla @spyro__official @boypee__ @heisyagaa Go Soon Mount Stage We Just Dey Start, It’s Going”.


Over the years, Tunde Ednut’s birthday has become one of the most anticipated public figures birthdays on social media.

Last year, to celebrate his birthday, billionaire businessman Obi Cubana gifted him two brand new Android phones, Samsung, which were worth over N3,000,000 each. Tunde revealed that the businessman told him to use the best Android phones in the world for his blogging business.

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