A fast rising Nigerian singer, Ifunanya Nwangene has died of snake bite in Abuja, close associates and friends have confirmed.
Ifunanya who was popularly known by her stage name “Nanyah Music” reportedly bitten by a venomous snake at her residence in Abuja. She was taken to an undisclosed hospital, where according to the sources she died despite receiving medical intervention.
A close associate and fellow musician, Thankgod Iheanacho in a statement shared on his verified social media page paid tribute to the late musician acknowledging her talent. Several other friends and associates have also taken to the social media to mourn the death of the late singer.
Thankgod wrote:
“An irreplaceable loss to the Abuja music society and Nigeria at large. My hand and heart feels very heavy writing this, because it is unimaginable loosing such a young promising great, talented music artist who touched so many lives, it is very heartbreaking—especially in Nigeria where music runs deep in our souls and connects us all.
“To think that Ifunanya Nwangene was at my studio on Wednesday the 28th to feature in a track for my next album, still cannot wrap my head around the fact that we have recorded songs pending release and other people she may have unfinished businesses with, and the thousands of souls looking up to her and today she’s no more.
“The pain of saying goodbye to someone whose voice and energy brought joy, inspiration, and even healing to many is heavy. From her unique voice, to the stories she told through songs, and the way she represented our culture and struggles, Nanya was a true artist who left an irreplaceable mark.
“May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may the music she created continue to live on, bringing comfort to her and everyone who loved her. Her talent was a gift to the world, and no one can take that away.”