Singer, Nanyah died despite all resuscitation efforts — FMC Abuja
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has reacted to the death of singer, Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, clarifying that medical personnel made concerted efforts to save her life after she was brought to the hospital following a snake bite.
The hospital explained that Nwagene arrived at the facility alive and was immediately attended to by doctors, but her condition deteriorated due to complications arising from the bite.
“Our medical team made every possible efforts to stabilise her, but unfortunately, she did not survive,” the hospital stated.
The hospital also denied that they lacked anti-venom, which was attributed to Ifunanya’s death.
Nwagene died on Saturday at the FMC after suffering complications linked to the snake bite in the Federal Capital Territory.
Her death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by the Amemuso Choir, where she was a soprano singer.
In a brief statement signed by the choir’s Music Director, Sam Ezugwu, the group announced the singer’s passing.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved soprano, Ifunanya Nwagene, also known as Nanyah,” the statement read, adding that she died after complications from a snake bite.
The singer was known within choral and gospel music circles for her vocal strength and dedication, with colleagues describing her as a promising talent whose loss has left a deep void.
Since news of her death emerged, tributes have continued to pour in from fans and members of the music community, many of whom have expressed shock over the sudden nature of the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, further details surrounding the snake bite incident have not been officially disclosed.
