“So fast?”- Concerns as Ifunaya’s choir organizes tribute for singer, asks people to register before they attend

‎A tribute has been organized for fast-rising Nigerian singer, Ifunaya Nwagene, who recently passed away after being bitten by a snake.

‎As previously reported by GistReel, the 26-year-old singer was bitten by a snake at her Abuja residence.

‎Tribute Organized For Ifunaya Nwagene

The Abuja Metropolitan Music Society (AMEMUSO) choir, which the singer belonged to, announced the tribute via Facebook and called for registration.

‎In a flyer attached to the post, the tribute is scheduled for February 8, 2026, at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, by 6pm.

‎AMUMESO Choir breaks silence on Ifunaya Nwagene’s passing

‎Earlier, AMEMUSO choir broke silence on Ifunaya Nwagene’s passing, sharing a detailed account of her demise.

‎ According to their Facebook post, Ifunaya, a 26-year-old soprano singer, sent a distress message to the WhatsApp group at 10:13 am, seeking help after being bitten by a snake at her Abuja residence.

‎Despite efforts to save her, including administering anti-venom at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), she passed away at 12:20 pm on January 31, 2026.

Earlier, Ifunaya Nwagene’s brother, Kingsley Nwangene, has broken silence on her passing, via a series of Instagram posts.

He revealed that Ifunaya reached out to him via a phone call around 8:30 am on January 31, 2026, informing him she had been bitten by a snake and was heading to the hospital.

Despite her efforts to seek medical help, she passed away, with Kingsley accusing the hospital of negligence and delaying treatment.

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