Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and Nollywood soundtrack voice Onos Brisibi has passed away at the age of 55 after a prolonged illness, her family has confirmed.
Brisibi died on March 23, 2026, according to a statement released by her family on Thursday. She was widely celebrated for her powerful vocals, which became the defining sound of many classic Nollywood films, including Domitilla, Blood Money, and Mortal Inheritance. Beyond her film work, she also featured on Lagbaja’s popular track Gra Gra.
Born on November 20, 1970, to Apostle Ambrose Oproze Brisibi and Deaconess Mary Koko Brisibi of Aladja, Udu, Delta State, she began singing at a young age and rose to become one of the most sought-after soundtrack artistes in the Nigerian film industry.
Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo announced her passing in an emotional tribute shared on Instagram, describing her as a devoted Christian and a gifted vocalist whose music touched countless lives.
“It’s hard to put into words the loss we feel. My dear sister and cousin, Onos Nancy Brisibi, went to be with the Lord on March 23rd, 2026, after a long and difficult illness,” he wrote.
“Onos was more than family—she was love in human form. A devoted Christian, a beautiful soul, and a gifted songstress whose voice carried so much light and joy. She didn’t just sing; she ministered, lifting hearts and drawing people closer to God. She loved deeply, laughed freely, and gave so much of herself to everyone around her.”
RMD recalled fond memories of their relationship, saying, “I called her Onos pokor pokor, and in return she would call me Uncle Richard—with that her playful, almost British accent. Where Warri girl wey never go England see that kind accent from? That was just who she was—full of life, humour, and charm.”
He added: “The memories keep flooding in—even till her last days, when with Mama we sat reminiscing and teasing her about how, as kids, she would leave Mama Titi’s house just to come and eat at my mum’s place, where her ‘special plate’ was always waiting. Through it all, her laughter never left her—and it still echoes in our hearts now.”
In their tribute, her family described her as a devoted Christian and gifted songstress whose music touched countless lives, remembering her as “a beautiful, fun-loving woman with a heart of gold.”
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Brisibi; her mother; siblings; extended family; and her church community at LoveWorld Ministries.
