Friend Recounts Tragic Final Moments of Singer Ifunanya Nwangene
A close friend of the late Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene has shared heartbreaking details about her final moments in the hospital following a snake bite. Paschal Nworgu Tenor, who accompanied the singer to the medical facility, described watching her struggle for breath before she passed away in his arms.
Witnessing the Tragic Event Unfold
In an emotional Facebook post, Tenor revealed that he was present when Nwangene took what he believed was her final breath. He immediately called for doctors to perform additional CPR, hoping against hope that medical intervention could still save her life. The friend expressed disbelief that someone with such promising musical talent and ambitious plans for 2026 could be gone so suddenly.
Tenor stated: "I watched you, the closest person in my life, struggle for breath right before my eyes and in my arms. I couldn't believe that was your last breath, which made me tell the doctor to check again even after they had carried out CPR."
Disturbing Physical Changes Observed
What particularly struck Tenor were the physical changes he noticed immediately after Nwangene's passing. Despite her skin remaining fresh in appearance, he observed that her tongue and lips had undergone noticeable color changes. This observation came even as he prayed fervently for her recovery, reciting multiple Hail Mary prayers and begging her to come back to life.
He shared: "Your skin was still fresh, even though your tongue and lips had changed in color. But I had a little hope because I was praying, begging God to bring you back. I prayed hard. I prayed the 'Hail Mary' many times. I begged you to come back; you always obeyed and listened to me. But this time, you didn't even move an inch."
Community Mourning and Reactions
The tragic story has generated significant emotional responses from the Nigerian entertainment community and fans:
- Emmy commented: "Please take heart My brother I have been wondering how you especially was coping with this because if I am this devastated how much more you but I am consoled by your last statement that Nanya is in better place."
- Onyeka added: "So sorry Pascal, please take heart. Eternal rest be granted her and let perpetual light shine upon her."
- Ndidi shared: "Hmmm!! Is so Unfortunate my brother but I pray God console you and everyone she left behind."
- Lasisi expressed: "So Sad....Please do accept my condolences dear Pashal. May her soul rest in peace."
Background on the Tragic Incident
The fast-rising singer, popularly known as Nanyah, died after being bitten by a snake at her Abuja residence. According to her brother Kingsley, she was initially taken to a hospital that lacked anti-venom medication before being transferred to another facility. This tragic sequence of events has raised questions about emergency medical response and the availability of life-saving treatments in Nigerian healthcare facilities.
In a related development, the Federal Medical Centre Abuja has denied claims that anti-venom was unavailable for Nwangene's treatment. Hospital officials stated that doctors provided immediate care and administered anti-snake venom promptly upon her arrival at their facility.
The music community continues to mourn the loss of a promising talent whose career was cut short by this unexpected tragedy. Friends, family, and fans remember Nwangene as a dedicated artist with significant potential who left behind unfulfilled musical plans and collaborations.
