The family of the legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu is said to have announced that her remains will be laid to rest before the end of August.
This was disclosed on Tuesday when a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria (MCSN) visited the family’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, to offer their condolences.
Onyeka Onwenu, who was a respected member of MCSN, passed away suddenly last Tuesday after performing at the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Stella Okoli, the founder of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
During the visit, Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani, welcomed the delegation led by Orits Wiliki, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MCSN.
They expressed their commitment to honoring their mother’s wishes by ensuring that her remains are buried as soon as possible. While they did not specify an exact date, they assured that the iconic singer would be laid to rest before the month’s end.
The family also noted that the details of the burial arrangements would be made public in the coming days.
At the residence, an emotional King Sunny Ade (KSA) signed the condolence register, writing, “Dear sister and colleague, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Your fans and friends all over the world will remember you forever.”
The delegation included other prominent figures such as the flutist Tee Mac, who pledged to perform at the late singer’s service of songs, alongside Kenny Ogungbe, King Sunny Ade, and Mayo Ayilaran, the General Manager of MCSN.