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Tinubu mourns as Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72, says she’s “immeasurable loss”  

Tinubu condoled with the family of the demised in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngalale, via X on Wednesday, July 31.

Tinubu reflected on the loss of the “Queen of Songs,” whose uplifting and harmonious rendition of ‘One Love’ in the 1990s fostered unity and camaraderie.

He also recalled Onwenu’s significant contributions to public welfare, highlighting her notable collaboration with King Sunny Ade on the 1980s family planning anthem, ‘Wait for Me.’

Onwenu was renowned as a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, activist, and politician, died om Tuesday shortly she performed at a birthday party in Lagos.