Renowned Afrobeat musician and son of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has paid tribute to the late Onyeka Onwenu, expressing his sadness and shock over her passing.
Onwenu, a music icon, collapsed at Stella Okoli’s birthday party and subsequently passed away on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
In a heartfelt statement on X.com on Wednesday, Anikulapo-Kuti tweeted, “Shocked, waking up to very sad news of the passing of Mrs Onyeka Onwenu. 🕊️💔🕊️
“Rest in peace Ma. Your beautiful voice will live forever. Condolences to her family and loved ones.”