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  • Onyeka Onwenu’s son marks first death anniversary with emotional tribute

    Onyeka Onwenu’s son marks first death anniversary with emotional tribute

    Tijani Onwenu, the son of legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother on the first anniversary of her passing.

    TheNewsGuru recall that Onwenu on July 30, 2024,  died suddenly at 72 after collapsing following a stellar performance at Stella Okoli’s 80th birthday celebration, where doctors made every effort to save her life.

    Tijani in a post via his Instagram page stated:  “A year ago, today. RIP Mom. July 30, 2024,” sparked an outpouring of emotions from fans and fellow Nigerians, who remembered her contributions to music, film, and social causes.

    Onyeka Onwenu’s legacy continues to inspire and uplift, with her timeless music, legendary career, and lasting impact on Nigerian entertainment and culture remaining a testament to her enduring influence. She was known for her iconic albums “In The Morning Light” and “Dancing In The Sun,” as well as memorable roles in films like “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Lionheart”

  • Legendary singer, Roberta Flack of “Killing me softly,” dies at 88

    Legendary singer, Roberta Flack of “Killing me softly,” dies at 88

    The music world is mourning the loss of R&B singer Roberta Flack.

    The iconic American singer known for her soulful, velvety voice and timeless hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Flack passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by her family.

    ABstatement from her representatives, “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025.”

    “She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.”

    With a career spanning over five decades, Flack’s music transcended genres, blending elements of soul, jazz, and folk to create a unique sound that captivated audiences worldwide.

    Her music was not only a reflection of her incredible talent but also a testament to her perseverance and dedication to her craft.

    Born in North Carolina and raised in Arlington, Virginia, Flack’s rise to fame began in the 1960s, performing in Washington, D.C. clubs and eventually signing with Atlantic Records.

    Her debut album, “First Take,” was released in 1969, featuring a blend of gospel, soul, flamenco, and jazz. The album’s success was fueled by the hit single “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” which won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1973.

    Throughout her illustrious career, Flack collaborated with renowned artists, including Donny Hathaway, Miles Davis, and Peabo Bryson.

    Tributes have poured in from the music community, with Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, describing Flack as “an incredibly kind woman” and “uniquely talented”.

    Singer Jennifer Hudson hailed Flack as “one of the great soul singers of all time,” while veteran radio DJ Tony Blackburn remembered her as a talented artist who “gave us so many beautiful songs”.

  • 2face Idibia’s management clears air on singer impregnating another woman

    2face Idibia’s management clears air on singer impregnating another woman

    Following reports that legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2face Idibia or 2baba Idibia 2Face, impregnated another woman, his management has reacted, saying it is confirmed to be blatantly false.

     

    His management released an official statement, noting that It is understandable for fans, friends and concerned members of public to get curious.

     

    The rumor of the singer having another baby mama on the way sprouted after he penned a lengthy apology note to his wife, and family over shortcomings.

     

    The statement reads, “It is understandable for fans, friends and concerned members of the public to get curious and seek to know why @official2baba posted an apology to his wife, @annieidibia1, family and management a few days ago.

     

    We would like to put it on record that the “why” is exactly what was explicitly spelled out in the same post – the pressure of almost a quarter of a century of superstardom and a wish to focus on making music without the burden of high expectations of a role model.

     

    Reports of him getting anyone pregnant are totally false and malicious and we urge well-meaning media platforms and members of the public to completely disregard such. It is fake news.

     

    Many would recall that this fictitious banker character has been repeatedly getting e-pregnant for @official2baba every two or three years since 2014. There is no iota of truth in this allegation.

     

    2Baba, who is also an activist, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians of all time.

     

    He is most influential for the rise in popularity of Nigerian pop music in the 2000s, and his solo debut album Face2Face (with the smash hit “African Queen”) ushered in a new wave of awareness and reverence for Nigerian music amongst Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.

     

    Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia.

     

    2Baba is the first winner of the MTV EMA Best African Act category in 2005 and is one of the most awarded Nigerian musicians in history.

     

    In 2019, 2baba, in collaboration with other well-known artists like Cohbams Asuquo and Timi Dakolo, released a song for awareness of the rights of children.