Nigerian 'The Voice' star Ifunanya Nwangene dies after snake bite at 26

Ifunanya Nwangene first rose to fame on 'The Voice Nigeria' after turning two judges’ chairs with her memorable performance of Rihanna’s 'Take A Bow'. Photo: Ifunanya Nwangene/Instagram

Ifunanya Nwangene, who is known for her appearance on season 3 of The Voice Nigeria, has died after a snake bite.

Nwangene’ choir director Sam C. Ezugwu confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Sunday (Feb 1), saying Nwangene died Saturday at a Nigerian hospital, describing her death as a “sudden demise.”