Rising Star Nanyah Music Dies After Snake Bite in Abuja: Anti-Venom Shortage Blamed
The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of 25-year-old vocalist Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music. The fast-rising Abuja-based singer tragically passed away in the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026, after suffering a snake bite at her residence.
What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking are the reports surrounding her final moments. According to sources, Nanyah did not die immediately from the bite but lost her life due to a failure in the medical response system.
A Desperate Rush for Help
The incident occurred at the singer's home in Abuja when a snake attacked her. In a frantic bid to save her life, she reportedly rushed herself to two different hospitals seeking urgent medical attention.
Devastatingly, she was allegedly turned away or left untreated at both facilities because they lacked the necessary anti-venom. Despite her fighting spirit and efforts to survive, the delay in receiving the life-saving antidote proved fatal.
Reports indicate that this was not the first time a snake had been sighted around the late singer’s residence, raising concerns about safety in the area.
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A Voice Gone Too Soon
Nanyah was known as a soulful Jazz, RnB, and Classical singer with a promising future ahead of her. Her sudden death has sparked outrage across social media, with many Nigerians condemning the poor state of the country’s emergency healthcare system.
Fans and colleagues are expressing their shock and grief, describing her as a "talented and promising artiste" whose light was dimmed by a preventable tragedy.
The loss of such young talent is a heavy blow to the entertainment world. As the industry processes this news, the conversation is shifting toward the critical need for better emergency resources in Nigerian hospitals.
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