- Nigerian singer Agatha Tatyough mourns the loss of Ifunanya Nwangene, known as Nanyah Music.
- Agatha shared her grief on Facebook, highlighting their close relationship.
- She reflected on Nanyah’s life, revealing personal qualities and experiences that were not widely known.

Nigerian singer Agatha Tatyough has poured out her grief following the death of emerging music talent, Ifunanya Nwangene, widely known as Nanyah Music.
Agatha, who shared a close bond with the late artiste, took to Facebook to express her heartbreak and reflect on Nanyah’s life, revealing personal qualities and experiences that were largely unknown to the public.
According to reports, Nanyah passed away on January 31, 2025, after being bitten by a snake at her home in Abuja. She was reportedly taken to the hospital shortly after the incident but sadly did not make it.
In her emotional tribute, Agatha described Nanyah as a gifted and compassionate individual whose passion for music and strong work ethic set her apart. She spoke fondly of Nanyah’s positive attitude, dedication to her craft, and the impact she had on those who worked closely with her.
The tribute has since sparked an outpouring of emotions from fans and fellow musicians, many of whom described her passing as a devastating blow to the Nigerian music scene.
Nanyah Music was widely seen as a rising star with great potential, and her sudden death has continued to leave many mourning a promising career cut short.
She said …
“Ifunanya Nwangene, even in death, I’m still learning from you. I can’t stop thinking about you. My head wants to explode because God. I couldn’t sleep. Sleep vanished from my eyes Ify.
“When I did this song, she was like Agyyyyy I love this so much. You said the lyrics always touch you whenever you listen to it. Is this what you meant? “Who will now catch me when I make a mistake while singing and say with a tender voice Aggggyy I know what you did there, I catch you and we both will laugh over it. This world is cruel gosh.
“Your death didn’t only shatter me, it took away my joy and happiness too. You were always smiling. Full of life. Extremely talented. Apologies whenever she feels you’re hurting. Always willing to share. Calm. Loving. Beautiful and peaceful. I’ll inherit all these from you my darling/love.”
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