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Nelly Uchendu | |
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 Nelly Uchendu in the 1990s | |
| Born | Nelly Uzonna Edith Uchendu 1950 Umuchu, Aguata, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Died | 2005 (aged 54–55) Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse |
Obika Ikpeze (m. 2000) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Igbo highlife, gospel, Pop, |
| Occupation(s) | performer, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1973–2005 |
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Nelly Uzonna Edith Uchendu, MON (1950 – 12 April 2005), was a Nigerian singer, composer and actress.[2] Revered for modernising traditional Igbo folk music, Uchendu rose to prominence upon the release of her 1976 song "Love Nwantinti" which earned her the "Lady with the Golden Voice" sobriquet. She released 6 LP recordings during her career.[3][4][5]
- ^ Patience Saduwa (30 July 2000). "Nelly Uchendu Made a Fool of Again!". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ Sonala Olumhense (21 March 2015). "Happy Married Life, Nigeria! By Sonala Olumhense". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ Chittaranjan Das (1993). Folklores of Mankind. Institute of Oriental and Orissan Studies.
- ^ Tell. Tell Communications Limited. 2005.
- ^ Love Nwantiti (feat. Mike Obianwu) by Nelly Uchendu, 19 December 2013, retrieved 4 February 2023