Nanyah Music's Football Anthem Performances Resurface in Emotional Tributes
The tragic passing of fast-rising Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, widely known as Nanyah Music, has continued to generate heartfelt reactions across social media platforms. In a poignant development, old videos showcasing her remarkable vocal talents have resurfaced online, capturing her passionate performances of football anthems.
Viral Videos Showcase Musical Prowess
Recently surfaced footage from 2025 reveals Nanyah Music delivering powerful renditions of both the UEFA Champions League anthem and Manchester United's iconic "Glory Glory Man United" song. The videos, which have amassed millions of views, show the talented vocalist wearing a red jersey while performing with genuine enthusiasm from her home.
Social media users have been sharing these clips extensively as they mourn the artist's untimely death. The singer reportedly passed away after being bitten by a snake at her Abuja residence, with her brother Kingsley Nwangene revealing she struggled to access timely medical treatment, moving between hospitals in search of anti-venom before succumbing to the injury.
Nigerians React with Emotional Tributes
The resurfaced videos have sparked an outpouring of emotional responses from Nigerians who admired Nanyah Music's talent:
- kuramemmanuel commented: "Man U fan go think say na Catholic hymn."
- freda_akams wrote: "Lovely God! Where was I when people were picking up the talent of singing? I'm sure I was watching football though."
- joel__cicero stated: "If you just hit the like button then I can always come back here until she performs this at the UCL finals next season."
- blessedcouture_bespoke shared: "I was wondering who's this nanyah they said died of snake bite... Until i stumbled on this particular post, i screamed cos i vividly remembered this her viral video... Kai so it's you who's the nanyah omg Rest well my sister."
Missed Opportunities and Unfulfilled Potential
Many social media users expressed sadness that Nanyah Music never had the opportunity to perform these anthems at official football events. One X user, claiming to be a friend of the deceased, alleged she had secured a gig to perform in the next season of the Champions League, though this remains unconfirmed.
Comments like "You were supposed to perform this at the next UCL finals" and "She didn't get to perform this song in real time, I'm in tears! Life is so fickle this so sad" highlight the collective sense of loss felt by fans who recognized her exceptional talent.
Personal Connections and Last Communications
In related developments, a young man named Paschal Nworgu Tenor moved many to tears by sharing his final WhatsApp exchange with Nanyah Music shortly after she was bitten. He recounted their friendship dating back to January 2015 and shared memories of their good times together, adding another layer of personal tragedy to the public mourning.
The resurgence of these performance videos serves as a bittersweet reminder of Nanyah Music's vocal abilities and the promising career cut short by tragic circumstances. As Nigerians continue to celebrate her talent through these viral clips, they also reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of appreciating artistic gifts while artists are still with us.
