Uche Nworah, a London-based teacher and cultural ambassador, has spoken about a troubling incident involving the transfer of the remains of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene, also known as Nanyah, from Abuja to Enugu.
In a Facebook post, Nworah said the information was shared with him by the singer’s uncle during a phone call. He explained that he decided to speak out to correct reports already circulating online.
According to him, claims that Nanyah lived on the ground floor of her Abuja apartment are not true. He said the uncle confirmed that she lived on the second floor.
Nworah noted that this detail raises questions about stories suggesting snakes entered her apartment through drains or toilets, which usually happens in ground-floor homes.
He also shared an unusual incident that reportedly occurred during the journey to Enugu for her burial. The ambulance carrying her body allegedly broke down along the Abuja Expressway.
While waiting for another ambulance, a snake was reportedly found under the broken-down vehicle. The snake was later killed before the journey continued.
Nworah said some people may see the events as coincidence, while others may find them disturbing. He added that he only shared the account as it was told to him.
He wrote: “Beyond social media claims, I received a call from Ifunanya’s uncle, who has been my Facebook friend for many years. During our conversation, he made disclosures that some may consider disturbing, while others may view them as mere coincidences.
“He stated that contrary to widespread reports on social media, Ifunanya did not live on the ground floor of her residence but on the second floor. This raises questions about how snakes could have gained access to her apartment. Had she lived on the ground floor, one might argue that the snakes entered through drainage systems or toilets, but this explanation appears less straightforward given that she lived on the second floor.
“He further recounted a strange incident that occurred while her body was being transported to Enugu State in an ambulance, in accordance with her father’s wishes. According to him, the ambulance conveying her remains broke down along the Abuja Expressway, necessitating calling for a replacement vehicle. During the wait he said, a snake was discovered beneath the broken-down ambulance and was subsequently k!lled.
“While these incidents may be entirely unrelated and purely coincidental, they nonetheless raise questions and leave room for reflection.”