Snakebite: Nanyah’s Brother’s Emotional Speech At Tribute Service Moves People to Tears, Clip Trends

Snakebite: Nanyah’s Brother’s Emotional Speech At Tribute Service Moves People to Tears, Clip Trends

  • The brother of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, gave an emotional speech at her tribute service in Abuja on February 8, 2026
  • He shared a clip of his speech at the event, where he spoke about the manner she died, alongside a tribute from their parents
  • Many who came across the video were moved to tears as they mourned the singer and shared what they observed

Kingsley Nwangene, the brother of Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music, who died from a snakebite, mourned her deeply during a tribute service held in her honour.

He shared a clip from his speech at the event, which was held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Nanyah died from snakebite on January 31, 2026.
The brother of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, shares an emotional speech at her tribute service in Abuja. Photo: @official_kaybaba1
Source: Instagram

Nanyah, 26, reportedly passed away after being bitten by a snake at her residence.

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

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Nanyah’s tribute service: Brother’s speech moves many

On his Instagram page @official_kaybaba1, Kingsley shared a clip of his speech at her tribute service.

He also showed the tributes from his mother and father, mourning Nanyah’s death.

In the clip, he said:

“This country failed her. She went to two hospitals and you will look at a patient and say no, I don’t have anti-venom. Check the next one. Who does that? It’s terrible and I do not even think anyone deserves it.
“We are all gathered her because its Nanyah but it can happen to anyone. It hurts me she didn’t get this recognition when she was alive.”

He captioned the Instagram video:

“My girl fought till the very end and never gave up. REST IN PEACE NNE. Love you till eternity.”

Tribute service: Reactions trail Nanyah's brother's speech

blackgrlljeje_

Such an Angel, your voice will be missed forever rest in perfect peace

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thereal_orchman

She made us proud and she will forever be remembered.

rita_onua

She’s an angel! She’s returned back to the maker! She will be greatly missed, however she’s in the right hand of the father and will unite with you all on the resurrection morning. Rest in peace Saint Ifunanya!

nadismayana

Rest on star girl .. you spoke well nna

d.i.m.z.y_

Rest in peace Ify I love you forever my girl

ebere.iloegbunam

Forever in our hearts my Diamond

busonma__

Y’all pls be strong …She is watching over you May the lord grant her eternal rest

leojune2025

may her soul continue to rest in the lord bossom

luluabuchi

My Condolences again Bro… Rest well Ifunanya
The brother of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, shares an emotional speech at her tribute service in Abuja.
Nanyah died from snakebite on January 31, 2026. Photo: @official_kaybaba1
Source: Instagram

In a related story, three Nigerians who had been bitten by snakes in the past shared how they survived without anti-venom.

Catholic priest shares dream about late Nanyah

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Catholic priest who knew singer Nanyah mentioned what she told him two days before she died from a snakebite.

He also narrated the strange dream he had about the singer hours after she died in the hospital on January 31, 2026.

Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 5+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng