The family of the legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu has announced that her remains will be laid to rest before the end of this month.
This update was shared during a condolence visit from the Musical Society of Nigeria (MCSN) at Onwenu’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The visit was led by Orits Wiliki, Chairman of the MCSN Board of Trustees.
Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani, expressed their commitment to honoring their late mother’s wishes by arranging for her burial as soon as possible. The details of the burial arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
During the visit, King Sunny Ade, visibly moved, signed the condolence register with a heartfelt message:
“Dear sister and colleague, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Your fans and friends all over the world will remember you forever.”
In a 2021 opinion piece for Premium Times, Onwenu had requested a simple and private farewell. She stated,
“Do it quickly, quietly, and privately. Mourn, yes, but not excessively. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch, or dinner afterward. Share some jokes about me and laugh.”
The Icon who passed away suddenly last Tuesday after a performance at a birthday party, was a respected member of the MCSN and leaves behind a lasting legacy in the music industry.
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