Nanyah: Neighbour Shares Observation About Late Singer’s Residence After She Died From Snake Bite

Nanyah: Neighbour Shares Observation About Late Singer’s Residence After She Died From Snake Bite

  • A neighbour has shared what she noticed about the late Nanyah’s home after she reportedly died from a snake bite
  • The woman, who reportedly lived in the same neighbourhood as the late singer, also shared details about her family
  • What she said got people talking, as they took to the comments to mourn Nanyah after her life was cut tragically short

A Nigerian woman, Okoli Oluebube Chukwu, shared what she observed after the death of fast-rising singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music.

Okoli said that Nanyah lived in her neighbourhood, as she shared what she noticed at the singer’s residence after her death, which went public on January 31, 2026.

Nigerian chorale community is mourning the death of Nanyah Music after a snake bite
Nanyah's neighbour shares fresh details about the late singer's residence after her death from a snake bite on January 31, 2025. Photo: Okoli Oluebube Chukwu
Source: Facebook

According to reports, the young singer reportedly passed away after being bitten by a snake at her residence.

She was said to have been rushed to a hospital immediately after the incident, but sadly, she did not survive.

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Nanyah’s neighbour shares observation after her death

On her Facebook page, Okoli Oluebube Chukwu noted how people seemed to get more popular after their deaths.

She also mentioned what she noticed at the late singer’s residence after her tragic passing, with her Facebook post reading:

“Why do people gain popularity after they pass away? We had a talented star in my neighborhood whose page I had never visited. She possessed an exceptionally beautiful voice that has now been silenced by death.
“Yesterday, people gathered at her parents' residence to offer condolences to her family, her parents and her only brother. It's truly unfortunate, but I believe she's in a better place. RIP Nanyah_music. It is well.”

She added in the comments:

"She was reportedly bitten by more than one snake. This is so painful. Throughout yesterday, I felt the story could be different, but it’s not reality. Rest on, dear."

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Nanyah's death was made public on January 31st January after a snake bite
Nanyah's neighbour shares observations about the late singer's home after her death from a reported snake bite. Photo: Ifunanya Nwangene
Source: Instagram

Reactions to snake bite victim Nanyah's neighbour

Simply Ngozi said:

"Abeg this kind better place is not what we want abeg... untimely death is not our portion..make dat better place wait till I reach 120years."

Kerry Onyiichi Ezekiel said:

"Heaven gained a saint, I have been seeing the story since morning may God forgive her shortcomings and grant her eternal rest."

Justina Okoli said:

"So sad. May her soul rest in peace."

Happiness Chisom said:

"May her soul rest in peace."

Chef-chi Jane said:

"May her soul rest in peace."

Favour Chisom said:

"More than 1 snake? Hmmm that is not normal o."

As of the time of reporting, no official statement has been released by her family.

Following news of her death, a clip began circulating online showing a long black snake being held by a man whose face was not visible in the footage.

Adding to the tragedy is the knowledge that Nanyah_music was reportedly active on social media just hours before the incident occurred.

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In a related story, a widow shared the last promise her husband made to their daughter.

Lady shares sister's last video before dying

Legit.ng also previously reported that a heartbroken lady shared the last video her sister made before she passed during childbirth.

Many were moved to tears after hearing the dying woman’s last words as her sister said she died on her newborn child's first day of life.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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