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Voice Nigeria Singer, 26, Dies After Snake Bite
2 Feb
Summary
- Vocalist Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, died from a venomous snake bite.
- She gained fame on The Voice Nigeria's third season.
- Hospitals reportedly lacked adequate anti-venom treatment.
A promising vocalist and architect, Ifunanya Nwangene, has tragically died at the age of 26 following a snake bite. Nwangene, who rose to prominence on the third season of The Voice Nigeria, was bitten by a venomous snake at her residence in Abuja.
Her powerful performance of Rihanna's 'Take a Bow' in April 2021 garnered widespread attention and tens of thousands of YouTube views. She was a cherished member of the Amemuso Choir, whose director confirmed the devastating news.
Sources indicate that initial attempts to treat Nwangene were hindered by a lack of anti-venom at local clinics and later at a hospital. Despite resuscitation efforts and the administration of available antivenom, Nwangene developed severe complications.
