Ifunanya Nwangene

Ifunanya Nwangene

artist Nigeria

Ifunanya Nwangene was a promising Nigerian soprano singer based in Abuja, known for her involvement with the Amemuso Choir. Tragically, she passed away on January 31, 2026, after being bitten by a snake, a loss that has deeply affected the local music community. With her talent and potential, she was seen as a rising star in Abuja’s music scene, poised to reach broader audiences.

Born on Jan 31, 1999 (27 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,364,713
Power
14,129$
Sentiment
5.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 5.00 0.46% +10% 206,139,589 1,035,404 $448,000 2,250$
Croatia 2 5.00 0.45% +0% 4,105,267 18,327 $68,000 304$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,408 $2,700,000 1,329$
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 154,964 $21,000,000 9,831$
Hungary 1 9.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,432 $160,000 173$
Ghana 1 5.00 0.36% +0% 31,072,945 112,177 $67,000 242$
Totals 8 649,866,814 1,364,712 $24,443,000 14,129$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Croatia Croatia: Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, known by her stage name Nanyah, passed away after being bitten by a snake in her apartment in Abuja. 5

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Poznata pjevačica iz Nigerije umrla je od ugriza zmije. Njen prijatelj čekao je u redu da kupi protuotrov

United States United States: Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home in Abuja, Nigeria. 5

Fox News: 'The Voice' singer Ifunanya Nwangene dies from snake bite at age 26

Nigeria Nigeria: Ifunanya Nwangene was a music talent who passed away after visiting two hospitals unable to administer antivenom. 5

The Punch: 50% of Nigerian Clinics Can't Treat Snakebites: Report

Hungary Hungary: Ifunanya Nwangene was a rising star who gained national recognition by participating in the third season of The Voice Nigeria. 9

Index.hu: Index - Külföld - Kígyó marta halálra a 26 éves énekesnőt

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ifunanya Nwangene rose to prominence after appearing on The Voice Nigeria. 5

BBC: Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after snakebite in Abuja

Nigeria Nigeria: Ifunanya Nwangene, a soprano singer with the Amemuso Choir, passed away after being bitten by a snake. 5

The Punch: Nigerian music star Ifunanya dies after snake bite