The brother of late Nigerian singer Ifunanya “Nanyah” Nwangene has shared a detailed timeline of her final hours, contradicting claims that she delayed treatment after a snake bite. Kingsley Nwangene described the incident as a “painful failure” of Nigeria’s healthcare system, insisting his sister took immediate action but was failed by medical responders.
The Morning of the Bite
On Saturday morning, Nanyah was bitten by a snake at her Abuja home. She quickly tied her hand to slow venom spread and headed to a hospital alone, calling her brother around 8:30 a.m. to inform him. “She said, ‘Emy, don’t panic, but I have just been bitten by a snake. I’m on my way to the hospital,’” Kingsley recalled.
Two Hospitals, No Anti‑Venom
Nanyah first went to Divine Health Hospital in Lugbe but was told they lacked anti‑venom. She then booked a ride to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja. Kingsley stayed on the phone with her throughout the journey, noting she remained conscious and articulate.
Treatment Delays and Deterioration
At FMC, staff reportedly questioned Nanyah before treatment. A doctor removed the cloth she had tied around her hand and placed her on a drip. Shortly after, she grew dizzy and her speech slurred. She passed away despite her uncle arriving to be with her.
Brother Refutes Viral Claims
Kingsley strongly denied hospital suggestions that Nanyah arrived late or was incoherent. “She came in by herself with both legs, without any help. I was speaking with her through it all. She was very audible,” he stated. He questioned why medical staff removed the venom‑slowing tie and whether anti‑venom was ever available.
A System Failed
In an emotional tribute, Kingsley blamed systemic failures for his sister’s death. “The hospital failed her and doubled down to lie about everything,” he said. “I hate the country so much.” He shared a recent video of Nanyah singing, writing, “U sang this just because I asked you to. Now who go sing for me??”
Nanyah’s death has sparked renewed conversations about healthcare readiness and emergency response in Nigeria.
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