Ms Onwenu was a patriot whose songs spoke directly to the issues affecting us as a nation. It's unfortunate that, after more than three decades of her messages of unity and love as expressed in some of her celebrated works, Nigeria is still divided and even polarised.
Beyond music, Onwenu's contributions to Nigeria, as exemplified in her achievements in the other national assignments she handled, are legendary.
As she leaves us behind, may God comfort her immediate family and the rest of us who will sorely miss her. And may her soul find eternal rest in the bosom of our Lord.
- SOE