US EditionIfunanya Nwangene: Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after snakebite in Abuja
The Voice Nigeria star Ifunanya Nwangene died from a snake bite, with treatment complicated by antivenom shortages, amid wider Nigerian healthcare challenges.
- On January 31, 2026, Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, died from a snake bite in Abuja, confirmed by the Amemuso Choir in a Feb. 1 post.
- After a nearby clinic in Lugbe lacked antivenom, Nwangene was transferred to Federal Medical Centre, Jabi for treatment, where she ultimately died.
- Ezugu said `While they were trying to stabilize her, she could not speak but she could make hand gestures.` The hospital reported giving polyvalent antivenom, but she died after sudden deterioration, despite efforts to revive her.
- Public debate over access to life‑saving medicines intensified as social media users claimed the hospital lacked antivenom, prompting government action in Abuja.
- A rising artist, Ifunanya Nwangene had been planning her first solo concert and recent collaborations, while videos showed handlers removing two snakes, one identified as a cobra, from her apartment.
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The Voice star Ifunanya Nwangene dies after snake bite while sleeping
Singer Ifunanya Nwangene, who appeared on The Voice Nigeria, has died after being bitten by a snake. The 26-year-old died following the incident at her home in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday. Sam Ezugwu, leader of the Amemuso Choir, of which Nwangene was a member, said she was bitten on the wrist by a cobra while she was sleeping. Footage circulating on social media shows a snake handler removing a snake from her apartment. Ezugwu said two snakes w…
Former Voice contestant, 26, dies after a snake bites her in her sleep · American Wire News
A former contestant for ‘The Voice Nigeria’ has reportedly passed away at just 26 years old. Ifunanya Nwangene was reportedly bitten by a snake while sleeping at her home in Abuja, Nigeria, according to a statement from Sam Ezugwu, co-founder and music director of the Amemuso Choir, where she was a member. Look: “Amemuso Choir [regrets] to announce the sudden demise of our beloved soprano who passed away yesterday 31st January 2026 at the Federa…
Former 'Voice' contestant dies at 26 after snake bit her in her sleep
"The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene dies at 26 from snake bite at Abuja home. Amemuso Choir member was planning first solo concert before tragic death at Federal Medical Center.
In 2021 Ifunanya Nwangene was enthusiastic about the casting show "The Voice" in Nigeria and planned her first solo concert. Now she is dead.
‘The Voice Nigeria’ contestant dies after being bitten by snake, sparking anger over health care provisions
Ifunanya Nwangene, a budding singer who captivated audiences with her performance of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” on “The Voice Nigeria,” has died from a snake bite. She was 26.
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