Nelly Uzonna Edith Uchendu, MON (1950 – 12 April 2005), was a Nigerian singer, composer and actress. Revered for modernizing 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.
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1950 Enugu, Nigeria
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12 April 2005 (aged 54) Enugu, Nigeria
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