Close Friend of Late Singer Nanyah Reveals Bizarre Phone Calls Following Tragic Death
A woman who was close to fast-rising Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music, has shared heartbreaking details about the unusual phone calls she received following the artist's tragic death from a snakebite. The young singer, who was just 26 years old, reportedly passed away after being bitten by a snake at her residence.
Emotional Facebook Post Reveals Grief and Anger
On her Facebook page, Patience Ehi Ekwere expressed profound anger and sorrow over Nanyah's untimely death. She opened up about how the loss affected her personally and described the overwhelming response she received from people around the world.
Her emotional Facebook post read in part:
"I'm shattered once again this week! I don't think I deserved to lose 2 people in 1 week. Goodnight My Star Girl! Maaama loves you forever! My greatest hype gurl...who will be hailing me now? My beauty, brains & everything perfect. My lil miss inquisitive..."
She continued: "I'm so sorry you had to leave this way. Keep singing with the angels. You will always be my star girl. Ifunanya I am angry...people are angry, people are crying, my tears are not flowing...I'm dazed, this is indeed a heavy one. This was not the plan o!"
Unusual Phone Calls from Around the World
Patience revealed that her phone "almost blew up" on the day Nanyah's death became public knowledge. She received calls from people across the globe who were seeking answers about the tragic incident.
"My phone almost blew up today! People from all over the world called me, I had no answer that made sense! You consoled me for my loss and said you'll be there for me through this hard time. Oh!!!" she wrote.
The grieving friend described visiting Nanyah in the hospital: "I came to you my love, I prayed, I thought you would open your eyes, I called your name, I tapped you. Oh!!! Oh!!! What A Loss at 26 with big dreams! God Please Help Me! Sunset at Dawn Indeed!!!"
Public Reactions to the Tragic News
The news of Nanyah's death has sparked widespread reactions from fans and fellow musicians across Nigeria. Many expressed disbelief and sorrow over the loss of such a promising talent at the prime of her career.
Edric Inyang Marcus commented: "I hope this is not a joke mama. Because some joke are too expensive. Don't tell me she is gone? Ooooo"
Oge Ifeoma added: "This is heart breaking, God knows it all! The whole news came in the middle of my event yesterday I almost couldn't Sing, How can we loose such a sweet voice at the prime of her life, God have mercy on us and grant Nanya eternal rest Amen I know how you feel Sis please be consoled!"
Vivian Chichi Prestige Akwe wrote: "No no no.. too hard to believe.. My God. Naya.how. It's well. May her soul rest in peace. She had big dreams i can tell."
Related Developments in the Story
In related developments, three Nigerians who had previously survived snakebites without anti-venom have come forward to share their survival stories. Additionally, a Catholic priest who knew Nanyah personally has revealed what the singer told him just two days before her tragic death.
The priest also narrated a strange dream he experienced about the singer hours after she passed away in the hospital on January 31, 2026. These revelations add more layers to the tragic story that has captured national attention.
The music industry has lost a promising talent, and Nanyah's friends and fans continue to mourn her sudden departure while celebrating her musical legacy and the big dreams she carried at just 26 years old.
