A viral video of Juju singer King Sunny Ade and the late Onyeka Onwenu’s 1989 performance of ‘Wait for Me’ has begun trending online following the latter’s passing.
The footage, shared on Wednesday, showcases the duo’s dynamic stage presence and musical chemistry, gaining widespread attention online.
The video’s resurgence underscores the profound impact Onyeka had on Nigerian music.
As tributes pour in from across social media, many reminisce on the golden era of Nigerian music and the indelible mark the late artiste left.
Onyeka died on Tuesday night after collapsing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli, founder and CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
Doctors at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos, pronounced her dead.
Sons of the late singer released a statement on Wednesday, announcing her death and paying tribute to her.
Onyeka was born in 1952 in Obosi, Anambra State.
She began her musical journey in the 1980s, releasing her debut album For the Love of You in 1981. The singer continued to captivate the world with numerous hit songs, including ‘One Love,’ ‘Ekwe,’ ‘You and I,’ ‘Iyogogo,’ ‘Dancing in the Sun,’ and ‘Falling in Love.’
