Singer Ifunanya Nwangene, who competed on the third season of The Voice Nigeria, died on Saturday (January 31) after a snake bit her on the leg while she was sleeping. She was 26.
AMEMUSO choir announcer Sam Ezugwu confirmed the tragic passing on Facebook on Sunday (February 1), writing, “With painful heart, we announce the demise of Ifunanya Nwangene Nanyah.” The statement went on to describe Nwangene as a “rising star” who was “on the cusp of sharing her incredible talent with the world.”
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