Nigeria, July 31 -- Time may have moved on, but Nigeria hasn't forgotten. It's been 365 days since Onyeka Onwenu, the Elegant Stallion, exited the stage forever. But even in her absence, her presence lingers. Her songs still stir souls, and her words still spark courage.

Onwenu died on 30 July 2024 after collapsing during a performance at the 80th birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

Her silence at 72 left a profound void in Nigeria's cultural and musical landscape.

More than just a music icon, Onwenu was a cultural torchbearer, a passionate advocate for human rights, and a fearless voice for the voiceless.

Today, her children, those whose lives she touched, and entire nations remembe...