Abuja-based singer Nanyah dies after snake bite incident at home

The Nigerian music community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known by her stage name, Nanyah.

The 25-year-old vocalist reportedly lost her life after sustaining a snake bite at her residence in the early hours of the morning.

According to reports, the incident occurred inside her Abuja home when the snake allegedly struck unexpectedly before retreating. Despite efforts to manage the situation, the bite later proved fatal.

Sources familiar with the incident said the singer made desperate efforts to save her life by seeking urgent medical attention at more than one hospital.

However, she was allegedly unable to receive the required treatment due to the unavailability of anti-venom at the facilities she visited.

“She went to more than one hospital, but there was no anti-venom,” a source said, adding that she did everything within her means to survive the incident.

Reports further indicated that this was not the first time snakes had been sighted in or around the late singer’s residence.

Reactions trail death

News of Nanyah’s death has triggered widespread reactions on social media, with fans, colleagues and members of the public expressing shock and grief over the loss of the young artiste.

While some social media users speculated about supernatural explanations for the incident, including allegations of spiritual manipulation, no evidence has been presented to support such claims.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the police nor health authorities had issued an official statement on the circumstances surrounding her death, and it remains unclear whether a formal investigation has been opened.

Rising voice silenced

Nanyah was described by friends and admirers as a rising talent in Nigeria’s alternative and soul music space, with a growing reputation for her distinctive voice and genre-blending style.

Her sudden death has once again brought renewed attention to Nigeria’s emergency healthcare challenges, particularly the absence of life-saving drugs such as anti-venom in hospitals, even within the Federal Capital Territory.