A close friend of the late Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene has come forward with emotional revelations about the final hours before her tragic death, while passionately defending her character against online speculation. The friend, identified as Preye Waibode, shared intimate details on social media about their last meeting and expressed profound confusion over the circumstances surrounding the fatal snake bite incident in Abuja.
Final Night Together Before Tragedy
Preye Waibode recounted in heartbreaking detail the evening she spent with Ifunanya Nwangene just before the singer's untimely death. According to her emotional Facebook post, they shared laughter, jokes, and quality time together that night, completely unaware of the impending tragedy. Waibode described dropping her friend off safely at her residence, never imagining that she was leaving her in an environment that would prove fatal.
"How did we move from just laughing and cracking jokes the night before, and dropping you off to ensure your safety, not knowing we were dropping you with snakes... okay fine, snake happened," Waibode wrote, capturing the surreal transition from joyful companionship to sudden tragedy.
The Shocking Sequence of Events
The friend detailed the rapid and bewildering progression of events following the snake bite. She described receiving the initial message about the incident, rushing to the hospital to find Ifunanya struggling for breath, witnessing her being moved to the mortuary, and then seeing snake-related videos circulating online. Waibode expressed physical and emotional distress, stating that her body had been shaking and her head pounding from the shock of the situation.
"From the point her message dropped that she was bitten by a snake, to seeing her struggle for breath at the hospital, to being rolled out to the mortuary, to church, to seeing snake videos, my body has been shaking, my head has been banging... I don't understand anything," she confessed in her viral post.
Questioning the Circumstances
Waibode raised serious questions about how two snakes could have entered her friend's residence in what she described as a secure environment. She expressed suspicion about the presence of cobras and other dangerous snakes in Ifunanya's living space, directly questioning who might have been responsible for introducing the reptiles.
"What were two snakes doing in Ifunanya's house? Who sent those evil things? Wetin Cobra and whatever other evil one find go my friend house in that kind of environment," she demanded, suggesting the possibility of foul play rather than a random natural occurrence.
Defending Ifunanya's Character
In her emotional tribute, Waibode passionately defended the late singer's personality and character. She described Ifunanya as someone who avoided trouble and didn't provoke conflicts, making the snake attack even more inexplicable. The friend emphasized that the singer didn't deserve such a fate, highlighting her sweetness, brightness, and sense of humor that would be sorely missed.
"Okay, snakes don't attack except being provoked... But she didn't provoke you... She doesn't even look for trouble. To accomplish your mission, you climbed her bed and bit her hand... Why? Like why... just why? And this thing is normal? A bright light just turned off just like that," Waibode lamented, questioning the natural explanation for the incident.
Community Reactions and Ongoing Investigations
The tragic death has sparked widespread reactions from friends, fans, and concerned citizens. Many have expressed condolences and called for proper investigation into the circumstances. Martha commented, "Eternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine on her," while Peter added, "May God grant her rest and console all lovers of music."
This development follows previous reports that a young man witnessed Ifunanya's death in the hospital and a Nigerian lawyer has called for a thorough police investigation. The legal professional expressed doubts about the snake bite being the sole cause of death and requested examination of neighbors, officials, messages, and social media accounts related to the case.
The emotional testimony from Ifunanya Nwangene's close friend adds a deeply personal dimension to the ongoing investigation into her mysterious death, while preserving the memory of a talented artist whose promising career was tragically cut short.
