An Abuja-based music talent, Ifunanya Nwangene, has died after being bitten by a snake.
Nwangene, a sopranAbuja singero singer with the Amemuso Choir, passed away on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by health authorities or the police regarding the circumstances surrounding her death, and it remains unclear whether an investigation has been opened.
Nanyah was described by friends and fans as a young, rising artiste with a growing presence in the local music scene.
Her sudden death has once again drawn attention to Nigeria’s poor emergency response system, particularly the lack of life-saving drugs such as anti-venom in hospitals, even in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to information gathered, Nanyah reportedly made frantic efforts to save her life after the incident, visiting to two different hospitals for urgent medical attention. No one could help her due to the unavailability of anti-venom at the facilities she visited.
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Report indicate that she did everything she could to survive. She went to more than one hospital, but there was no anti-venom.
According to reports, this was not the first time a snake had been sighted in or around the late singer’s residence.
The Amemuso Choir confirmed her death in a statement issued on Sunday afternoon by its Music Director, Sam Ezugwu.
“We regret to announce the sudden demise of our beloved soprano, Ifunanya Nwangene, who passed away yesterday, 31st January 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre due to a snake bite,” the statement partly read.
The choir described her death as a major loss to Abuja’s growing music scene, noting that she was on the verge of sharing her talent with a wider audience.
“A rising star, Ifunanya was on the cusp of sharing her incredible talent with the world. Her voice and spirit will be deeply missed,” the statement added, while promising to announce burial arrangements later.
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