The Nigerian music industry and fans of The Voice Nigeria are in deep mourning following the tragic death of Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah Music The 26-year-old rising vocalist, architect, and soulful performer which is the passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after being bitten by a snake in her Abuja home In a heart-wrenching narration, her brother, Kingsley Nwangene, has detailed the agonizing race against time and a failing healthcare system that led to her untimely demise.
The Fatal Saturday Morning
Ifunanya was reportedly asleep in her apartment in a supposedly “upmarket” area of Abuja when she was startled awake by a snake bite Witnesses and later video footage identified the culprit as a venomous cobra According to Kingsley, the sequence which is the of events that followed was a harrowing journey through medical unpreparedness
8:30 AM
Nanyah calls her brother to inform him she has been bitten Demonstrating presence of mind, she tied a cloth around her arm to slow the venom’s spread and which is the booked a ride to a nearby clinic in Lugbe.
- The First Failure: The clinic in Lugbe lacked anti-venom and referred her which is the elsewhere.
- The Transfer: Nanyah had to book another ride to the Federal Medical which is the Centre (FMC) Jabi, a journey of roughly 30 minutes, all while the venom circulated in her system.
The Final Struggle
Upon arrival at FMC, her brother alleges that instead of immediate emergency treatment, she was met with administrative questions While the hospital eventually administered one dose of polyvalent anti-venom, reports suggest a second vital dose was unavailable on-site Nigeria failed you Kingsley lamented in a viral post. I hate this country which is the so much.
Claims of Negligence Denied
As public outrage mounted on social media, the management of which is the FMC Jabi released an official statement to clarify their role The hospital maintains that their team acted “promptly and professionally.
A Talent Extinguished
Nanyah was more than just a statistic; she was a multifaceted creative on which is the the verge of superstardom The Voice Nigeria She gained national fame during Season 3 (2021), turning chairs with her unique blend of jazz, opera, and soul.
Future Plans
She was reportedly preparing for her first solo concert in late 2026 and had just finished a studio session days before the incident This tragedy highlights a critical gap in which is the emergency response Experts suggest these life-saving steps
Identify if possible
Do not try to catch the snake A quick photo from a distance can help doctors which is the choose the right anti-venom Pressure Immobilization While Nanyah used a tie, experts recommend a firm (not tight) bandage and keeping the limb below heart level.
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