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- King Sunny Ade visited the late Onyeka Onwenu's family alongside Orits Wiliki, led by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN)
- The industry elders were captured in a video as they arrived at the deceased icon's home in Ikoyi, Lagos
- The Juju superstar, addressing the bereaved family, spoke on the impact and longevity of the departed artist's songs
Juju legend King Sunny Ade and reggae icon Orits Wiliki led the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) visited the family of the late icon Onyeka Onwenu on Tuesday, August 6.
In a YouTube video spotted by Legit.ng and one by QED.ng, the renowned delegates arrived at the family's mansion in Lagos' posh Ikoyi sector.
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Among the celebrities were popular flautist Tee Mac, influential music executive Kenny Ogungbe, and MCSN's committed general manager, Mayowa Ayilaran.
Speaking to the bereaved family, King Sunny Ade, also known as KSA, offered passionate prayers for Onyeka's sons and requested heavenly blessings on them. He made a poignant comment.
"You know musicians who have done well like that don't die because their names will still be ringing in the whole world," he said.Ayilaran praised The Elegant Stallion, as she was fondly called, describing her as an exceptional producer and performer. He praised her as the epitome of inventiveness, a shining example of artistic brilliance whose legacy would stand the test of time.
Onyeka's sons, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, who received the delegates, expressed their desire to honour their late mother's wishes by burying her soonest.
Watch the video below:
Veteran Nigerian singer, actress and broadcaster Onyeka Onwenu’s death has drawn the attention of fans to her legacy.
Onwenu died at the age of 72 shortly after performing at an event, and netizens have raised questions about her relationship life and more.
Nigerian Juju singer King Sunny Ade's name was mentioned frequently as fans mourned, and Legit.ng has gathered a list of times he worked with the deceased.
Onyeka Onwenu’s instruction on how she wants to be buried
In a three-year-old opinion piece, veteran Nigerian singer, actress and journalist Onyeka Onwenu outlined how she wanted to be remembered and buried.
The legendary artist, known for her advocacy, was reported dead on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at Mrs Stella Okoli's 80th birthday party.
Onwenu gave her honest take on spending excessively at burials and also instructed family and friends on how to pay their last respects.
Source: Legit.ng
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