Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

Mihaela Măncilă

There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja. Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, rose to prominence after appearing on The Voice Nigeria, the local version of the international TV singing competition, in 2021. She was known for her versatility, blending jazz, opera, classical music and soul. Videos shared on social media show a snake handler removing a snake from her apartment, as people

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