Fast-rising Nigerian singer and chorister, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanya_music or Soprano Queen, has died after she was reportedly bitten by a snake inside her residence in Abuja.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, January 31, when a cobra allegedly bit the singer inside her room. She was said to have raised concerns prior to the incident about the presence of snakes in her home.
Videos circulating on social media show a snake catcher displaying a cobra reportedly found inside the apartment.
In the background, voices could be heard suggesting that more snakes might be present in the building, as the singer had earlier mentioned seeing a large snake in the house.
While some unconfirmed reports on social media claim that two snakes were discovered at the residence, these claims have not been independently verified.
Ifunanya Nwangene was a well-known chorister within the Abuja music and church community, where she was admired for her powerful and sonorous voice.
Following news of her death, members of the Abuja choral community took to Facebook and other platforms to mourn her passing, describing her as a gifted singer with immense potential.
While some mourners expressed shock and described her death as mysterious, others focused on celebrating her talent and the promise of a flourishing music career that was cut short.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been released by authorities regarding the incident.
