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Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s legendary musician, dies aged 72

Nigeria’s legendary musician Onyeka Onwenu.

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By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Nigeria’s legendary musician, Onyeka Onwenu, has died, her family announced on Tuesday night. She was aged 72.

News of her death quickly caught on social media in Nigeria and beyond, as fans celebrated what they called an icon of African music.

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