Overview
- Nwangene was bitten while asleep on Jan. 31 and was pronounced dead at the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi after seeking emergency care.
- A friend told BBC Africa the bite woke her and said two snakes were later found in her apartment, with videos showing a handler removing a snake.
- Accounts of the medical response conflict, as a choir director described searching for a second dose of antivenom while the hospital says appropriate care was provided and allegations of inadequate treatment are unfounded.
- The 26-year-old architect and singer gained national attention on The Voice Nigeria in 2021 and had recently recorded with musician Tbrass.
- She had been preparing her first solo concert for 2026, and her choir said details on funeral arrangements will be announced on its official channels.