Abuja, Nigeria — 1 Feb 2026
The West African music community is mourning the sudden death of Ifunanya Nwangene, known professionally as Nanyah_music, a promising young singer whose career was on the rise. Nanyah died on January 31, 2026, after being bitten by a snake at her residence in Abuja. Despite her efforts to get urgent medical care, she was unable to survive the incident.
Reports indicate that Nanyah was rushed to multiple hospitals following the bite, but treatment was delayed due to a lack of necessary anti-venom, drawing public concern about emergency healthcare capacity.
Nanyah, just 25 years old, had been gaining attention for her vocal versatility and online presence. News of her death prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists, with many expressing shock at the loss of such a talented young voice in African music.
Her family and music community continue to honor her memory, while discussions about the need for improved medical resources in emergencies have been reignited following this tragedy.
