Family Give Update On Burial Of Late Singer, Onyeka Onwenu

The remains of the late iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu, will be laid to rest before the end of August 2024.

Naija News learnt the deceased’s family made this revelation on Tuesday, while receiving a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN, who paid them a condolence visit at Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the late singer.

Onwenu was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise last Tuesday after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

According to Vanguard, Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani, who received the delegates led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of MCSN, Orits Wiliki, revealed their intention to respect their late mother’s wishes by burying her as soon as possible.

According to them, the burial arrangement will be announced in the coming days.

Signing the condolence register at the late singer’s home, King Sunny Ade, overwhelmed by emotion, wrote, “Dear sister and colleague, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Your fans and friends all over the world will remember you forever “

Others in the delegation include the flutist, Tee Mac, who promised to perform at the service of songs of the late singer, Kenny Ogugbe, King Sunny Ade and Mayo Ayilaran, General Manager of MCSN, among others.

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Flashback: How I Want To Be Buried – Onyeka Onwenu

Meanwhile, in a poignant reflection shared three years ago, veteran Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, revealed her heartfelt wishes for how she wanted to be remembered and buried.

Onwenu, who passed away on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at a birthday party for Mrs. Stella Okoli, left behind a legacy of powerful music and impactful activism.

In an opinion piece published on Premium Times in 2021, Onwenu emphasized her desire for a simple and private burial, devoid of unnecessary fanfare.

“Do it quickly, quietly and privately,” she wrote.

She encouraged her loved ones to mourn her passing but not excessively. Instead, she hoped they would focus on celebrating her life with prayers and light-hearted moments.

“Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterwards. Share some jokes about me and laugh. Make merriment and then go about your business,” she expressed.

Onwenu also urged her friends to celebrate her while she was alive, rather than after her passing.