Emotional Tribute Service Held in Abuja for Late Singer Nanyah
A man who attended the tribute service for the late Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music, has shared his heartfelt observations from the event. The service was held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja to honor the memory of the 26-year-old artist, who tragically passed away on January 31, 2026, after being bitten by a snake at her residence.
Attendee Captures Sorrowful Moments in Viral Clip
Identified on TikTok as @paulfortune1, the young man posted a video clip showcasing various activities that took place during the tribute. He noted that families and friends gathered to celebrate Nanyah's life, describing it as a profoundly sorrowful day. In his caption, he wrote: "It was a sorrowful moment today as friends and family gathered to bid @Nanyah farewell, this is a reminder that life can go at anything so make the best use of every opportunity you have, love, live and grow."
The clip quickly gained traction online, with many viewers expressing their grief and sharing their own reflections on the event. According to reports, Nanyah was rushed to a hospital immediately after the snakebite incident but unfortunately did not survive.
Online Reactions Pour In as Mourners Express Grief
The video posted by the attendee sparked an outpouring of emotional responses from social media users. Many were moved to tears as they mourned the singer and commented on the tribute service. Here are some of the reactions compiled from TikTok:
- offical@queennora4 said: "No matter how beautiful a funeral is can never be a prayer point. May your soul rest in peace."
- user31334340678454 commented: "I wish they can play my funeral for me to see B4 I die. This life is a sad place."
- noralove027 observed: "Omo see the crowd wen pull out for her I think she is a good person."
- Drip Lord expressed: "I no dey there I don cry like who dey ment. If I were there nkor. Hard guy no reach my own side."
- chizzy prayed: "May her soul rest in peace premature death is not our portion in jesus name amen."
- Udo Ok added: "Cha! Beautiful soul rest in peace. May God grant your family the fortitude to bear your loss."
Other users, such as OMINILIGHT, Ofure, and Your favorite car dealer, also shared messages of condolence and blessings, highlighting the collective mourning within the online community.
Related Stories and Background on the Tragedy
In related news, it was previously reported that a Catholic priest who knew Nanyah mentioned what she told him two days before her death and narrated a strange dream he had about her hours after she passed away. Additionally, three Nigerians who survived snakebites in the past have shared their experiences of overcoming such incidents without anti-venom, adding context to the dangers posed by snakebites in the region.
The tribute service serves as a poignant reminder of Nanyah's impact on her fans and loved ones, as well as the sudden nature of her untimely death. The event not only brought people together in grief but also sparked conversations about life, mortality, and the importance of cherishing every moment.
