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Onyeka Onwenu (MFR) was a famous artist whose effort contributed to the commerciality of Nigerian music and paved the way for future female stars to shine.

Here are 7 classic songs by Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu | Pulse Nigeria

Adeayo Adebiyi

<h2>Onyeka Onwenu (MFR) was a famous artist whose effort contributed to the commerciality of Nigerian music and paved the way for future female stars to shine. </h2>

<p>On July 31, 2024, Nigerians woke up to the sad news of the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/veteran-nigerian-singer-and-actress-onyeka-onwenu-has-died-at-72/q3ltxxy">passing of the legendary singer</a> whose music defined the 80s and 90s and continues to inspire future generations. </p>

<p><strong>Onyeka Onwenu</strong> is famous for her pro-Nigerian songs and her heartwarming love records, which embraced her Igbo culture. </p>

<p>In his 2020 <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/burna-boy-wins-grammy-for-twice-as-tall/wwgqncl">Grammy-winning album<strong><em> 'Twice As Tall'</em></strong></a>, Burna Boy paid tribute to the late legend on a track named after her. This captures her fame and enduring impact on the Nigerian music industry. </p>

<p>For most listeners, their famous Onyeka Onwenu song is <em>'One Love'</em>, which she preached national unity about and became an enduring soundtrack on Nigerian radio and TV stations. </p>

<p>Onyeka Onwenu's work stretches across music, movies, journalism, politics, and civil society. As a musician, she also switched to gospel music in the mid-90s while continuously spreading her message of national pride and unity.</p>

<p>As we remember the late legend and her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry, we have highlighted 7 of some of her most popular songs that capture her legacy.</p>

<p><strong>Here are 7 classic songs by Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu. </strong></p>

<p><em>"One love keeps us together" </em>is the popular lyric of Onyeka Onyewu's classic that continues to be a mainstay on Nigerian radio and TV stations decades after its release. This song spreads the message of peace, love, and unity in a Nigerian among Nigerians. </p>

<h3>2.<em> Wait For Me </em>feat Sunny Ade </h3>

<p>This duet with the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/baba-sala-the-comedian-who-taught-king-sunny-ade-the-basics-of-juju-music/h6zy4y5">Grammy-nominated Juju music legend <strong>King Sunny Ade</strong></a> reflects the popularity and commercial success of the late Onyeka Onwenu who at her peak was one of Nigeria's biggest pop stars in the 1980s. </p>

<p>This love song reflects the influence of funk and jazz in Nigerian pop music in the 80s as <strong>Onyeka Onwenu</strong> deploys pidgin and Igbo to craft a classic love song that remains a favourite soundtrack in Nigerian movies.</p>

<p>Funk meets Igbo folk music on this achieved fusion where Onyeka Onwenu tells the story of a relentless suitor who has his eyes fixed on a damsel who isn't interested in his advances. </p>

<p>On this record, Onyeka Onwenu leans into her spirituality as he calls on God to listen to the plight of his people and ease their burden.</p>

<p>Another popular gospel song from Onyeka Onywenu where she expresses gratitude and joy. </p>

<p>This is a beautiful folk love song in which Onyeka Onwenu expresses the depth of her love while demanding total commitment from her lover. The song was interpolated by <strong>P-Square</strong> in their single <em>'Bank Alert'</em>.</p>

Onyeka Onwenu's book is set to be released on October 1, 2020 [Instagram/OnyekaOnwenu]

Here are 7 classic songs by Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu

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