An upcoming Nigerian singer and vocalist, Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, is dead.
Nwagene died on Saturday at the FMC after reportedly suffering complications linked to the snake bite in the Federal Capital Territory.
Her death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by the Amemuso Choir, where she was a soprano singer.
In a brief statement signed by the choir’s Music Director, Sam Ezugwu, the group announced the singer’s passing.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved soprano, Ifunanya Nwagene, also known as Nanyah,” the statement read, adding that she died after complications from a snake bite.
The singer was known within choral and gospel music circles for her vocal strength and dedication, with colleagues describing her as a promising talent whose loss has left a deep void.
The tragic development was disclosed in posts circulating on social media platforms in the early hours on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues in the music industry.
