"The Voice Nigeria" Alum Ifunanya Nwangene Dies at 26 Following Snake Bite

Ifunanya Nwangene, a contestant from Season 3 of "The Voice Nigeria", has tragically died following a snake bite. Her music choir confirmed her death in a Facebook post on Sunday, stating she passed away on Saturday, January 31, at a Nigerian hospital.

The Tragic Incident

Reports indicate Nwangene was bitten by a snake while she was asleep, an event that woke her during the night. A fellow choir member subsequently reported that two snakes were discovered inside her residence. Social media footage reportedly depicted a snake handler removing one of the reptiles from the property.

Medical Care Challenges

Nwangene initially sought medical care at a nearby clinic, but antivenom was unavailable. She then proceeded to another hospital where she ultimately died.

Nwangene initially sought medical care at a nearby clinic, but antivenom was unavailable.

A Promising Talent Remembered

She gained public recognition during her appearance on "The Voice Nigeria", where her powerful performance of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" prompted two judges to turn their chairs. The audition video has accumulated over 80,000 views on YouTube.

At the time of her death, Nwangene, aged 26, was reportedly planning her first solo concert for 2026.