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Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 05:10 PM
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
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Aspiring Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, died in Abuja on Saturday after being bitten by a snake, reportedly a cobra, in her apartment. Nwangene, who gained recognition on The Voice Nigeria in 2021, was known for her versatile musical style and was planning her first solo concert. After the snake bite woke her up, she was taken to a local clinic and then a hospital, but they lacked the necessary antivenom. A friend searched for the missing antivenom, but Nwangene died before it could be administered. Her death has sparked grief and renewed concerns in Nigeria about healthcare quality and patient safety, particularly regarding the availability of antivenom, even in urban areas.

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Key Player Opposition Context
World Health Organization (WHO) 30% Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 30% The Voice Nigeria 40% Hillary Obinna ×240% Sam Ezugwu ×450% BBC Africa ×250% Abuja ×260% Nigeria ×370% Ifunanya Nwangene ×790%

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snake bite 90% nigerian singer 80% antivenom 70% healthcare 60% medical negligence 50% abuja 40% cobra 40%

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90%
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Nigeria

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