Neighbor Shares Harrowing Account of Ifunanya Nwangene's Final Moments After Snake Bite
A neighbor of popular gospel singer Ifunanya Nwangene has come forward with a detailed account of what transpired shortly after the singer was bitten by a snake in her Abuja apartment. This revelation comes days after the tragic death of the beloved musician, who passed away in an Abuja hospital on January 31st, 2026.
The Fateful Encounter
According to the neighbor, who shared her story in a video that has since gone viral on social media platforms, she entered her home to find her daughter assisting Ifunanya Nwangene with tying her hands. The neighbor immediately inquired about what had happened, prompting the singer to explain the terrifying incident.
"When I came in, my girl here was helping her tie it, so I was like, 'What happened?'" the neighbor recounted in the video. "She said that she was sleeping and then the pain of the bite woke her up, and then she saw the snake. That was when she screamed. It was about 9."
Immediate Response and Medical Advice
The neighbor described her quick thinking in the emergency situation. She immediately contacted her husband via phone to seek guidance on how to handle the snake bite incident. "I collected my phone and called my husband, saying, 'Look, this is what is happening. What should we do?'" she explained.
She then handed the phone to Ifunanya Nwangene so the singer could speak directly with her husband, who recommended seeking immediate medical attention at a hospital. "I gave her the phone. Unfortunately, it wasn't on speaker, so I didn't hear much. I know I heard Ifunanya answer with the name of the hospital she would attend," the neighbor stated.
After the conversation concluded, the neighbor asked Ifunanya about the next steps, to which the singer relayed her husband's advice: "My husband said he told her to go to the hospital."
Public Reactions and Speculations
The neighbor's account has sparked widespread reactions and discussions online, with many Nigerians expressing their grief and offering various theories about the incident:
- KELKOMS suggested: "Snake can't just bite someone who is sleeping, motionless... it will just crawl pass u.. that was a spiritual snake sent to her."
- Pink baby recalled: "That tree in the compound ?, few years back, snakes was the reason this same trees were cut off then and the house was on my street then, I swear."
- Golden Candy commented: "Nothing anybody go tell me, na person send that snake. See neat compound.. so where the snake come frm. OMO Africa and juju 5&6."
- Kofoworola questioned: "Could it be that someone that came to visit her dropped that in her apartment? Or she purchased something like a vase and these things probably came in that vase. Because how? This environment is not even bushy."
- Diana luwis speculated about medical treatment: "It was that drip that killed her because they are not supposed to give her anything water, Omo hospitals now are full of quack doctors and nurses."
- CHI BABE expressed confusion: "How can two snake be in her room at the same time.may her soul rest in peace."
- Ugo shared personal precaution: "Since Ifunanya died i have been shutting my windows and doors very effectively. My neighbor saw a reticulated python in his sitting room @ midnight."
Broader Context and Related Developments
This neighbor's testimony adds to the growing narrative surrounding Ifunanya Nwangene's untimely death. Previously, a friend of the late gospel singer shared their last conversation, revealing that Ifunanya had been discussing a project she was working on and had invited her friend to join her choir. The friend expressed profound sadness upon learning of the singer's passing.
The incident has raised awareness about snake safety in residential areas, particularly in urban environments like Abuja where such occurrences might be unexpected. Many Nigerians are now taking extra precautions in their homes, as evidenced by the reactions from social media users who have become more vigilant about securing their living spaces.
Ifunanya Nwangene's death has left a significant void in Nigeria's gospel music community, with fans and fellow musicians mourning the loss of a talented artist whose music touched many lives. The detailed account from her neighbor provides a poignant glimpse into the singer's final conscious moments and the community's response to the emergency.
