Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has recounted poignant memories of her last moments with the late singer Onyeka Onwenu, who sadly passed away in July 2024.

Silva's reflections come in the wake of Onwenu's recent burial at the Ebony Vaults in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on August 30.

In a conversation with media personality WithChude, Silva disclosed that she was present with Onwenu during the unfortunate event.

The two were seated together at the 80th birthday celebration of Stella Okolie, CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, when Onwenu collapsed.

Silva vividly described the experience: “We were at the same table during the party. At one point, while she was performing, she came over to me, pulled me up, and we shared a dance.”

 She added, “After singing ‘One Love,’ we returned to our seats, and I noticed Shola Momoh exclaiming, ‘she’s not well, she slumped on her chair.’ At that moment, she was unconscious but still had a pulse.”

The response to revive Onwenu was swift and vigorous.

Silva recalled, “CPR was administered while she lay on the floor, and we sought out doctors who were at the event. I later accompanied her to the hospital, where she received care for about an hour and a half before she passed away.”