Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, the acclaimed afrobeat musician and son of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has paid tribute to the late Onyeka Onwenu, expressing deep sorrow and shock at her unexpected death.
Onwenu, a celebrated music icon, collapsed during Stella Okoli’s birthday celebration and was later pronounced dead on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
In a poignant statement on X on Wednesday, Anikulapo-Kuti posted, “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.”
