Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, the renowned afrobeat musician and son of the legendary Fela 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.”
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
— Femi Anikulapo-Kuti (@Femiakuti) July 31, 2024
