The family of late Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that the remains of their beloved will be buried before the end of August 2024.
This was disclosed on Tuesday, August 6 while they received a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria, (MCSN) who paid them a visit at the late singer’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The visit was to share their condolences and sympathise with the family.
Onwenu was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
During the visit, her two sons, Abram and Tjiani expressed their intention to respect their late mother’s wishes by burying her soon.
The delegates from the MCSN was led by Orits Wiliki, Chairman, Board of Trustees of MCSN.
Though no particular date was announced, Onwenu’s sons, however, revealed that the late queen of songs will be buried before the end of this month.
According to them, the burial arrangement will be announced in the coming days.
Meanwhile, signing the condolence register at the late singer’s home KSA, who was 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.
