Flags fly half-mast at COSON house in honour of Onyeka Onwenu

By Orji Onyekwere

All flags at COSON House in Ikeja, the headquarters of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), are now flying at half-mast in honour of the iconic Nigerian singer, composer and former member of the COSON Boad, Onyeka Onwenu, who just passed on at the age of 72.

A condolence register has also been opened at the reception of COSON House for all those who want to pay tribute to the memory of one of the greatest female artistes Nigeria has ever produced.

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Reacting to her death, Chief Tony Okoroji, Chairman of COSON, said that he was deeply shocked and completely devastated by the news of the death of the iconic singer.

Said Okoroji, “This is shocking beyond words. Despite our differences in recent times, everyone knows that Onyeka was my dear friend and worked very closely with me in promoting the Nigerian music industry. She was my Vice President while I was President of PMAN. She served on my Board at the period I was Chairman of Performing & Mechanical Rights Society (PMRS). Onyeka also served on the Board of COSON with me as Chairman.

Paying tribute to her, Chief Okoroji said, “Onyeka Onwenu was an incredibly talented Nigerian woman in many ways. Her passion for excellence remains unequalled”.