Nelly Uchendu – Love Nwantinti (Audio)

To many, the name Nelly Uchenna may not ring a bell, but hum the song ” Love Nwantiti” and smiles would spread on the faces of [her admirers]. “Love Nwantiti” was that hit song that brought prominence to Nelly Uchendu. …Nelly, who lived all her life in Enugu, would also be remembered for “Waka,” another hit song that clearly established her as the Golden Voice of the Nigerian music industry. Honoured with the National Honour, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), Nelly Uchendu, whose last moment on earth was spent battling the Anambra State government for gratuity, joined her ancestors after a brief illness. The news of her death spread like a wild fire and sent shock waves across [Nigeria]. [Friday, May 20, 2005] was blackout for the music industry as friends, relations and colleagues gathered in Ogidi for the final burial rites. It was tears galore. Emotions were high. Sadness and agony were in the faces of the people around. That was at Ogidi, Anambra State, at the burial of Mrs. Nelly Uzonna Ikpeze (Nee Uchendu). Nelly died at the age of 55 after a brief illness. It was a very solemn ceremony as her family, colleagues, friends and well-wishers assembled to pay her last respects, and it was tribute galore, as well. Source: likembe.blogspot.com