Monday, February 2, 2026 - 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.
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