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    Nelly Uchendu

    Nigerian singer and composer

    Nelly Uchendu

    Nelly Uchendu in the 1990s

    Born

    Nelly Uzonna Edith Uchendu


    1950 (1950)

    Umuchu, Aguata, Anambra State, Nigeria

    Died2005 (aged 54–55)

    Enugu State, Nigeria

    NationalityNigerian
    Spouse

    Obika Ikpeze

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    (m. 2000)​
    [1]
    Musical career
    GenresIgbo highlife, gospel, Pop,
    Occupation(s)performer, singer
    InstrumentVocals
    Years active1973–2005
    Labels

    Musical artist

    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]

    Life and career

    She was born in 1950 in Osete, Umuchu, a