- Music legend Onyeka Onwenu reportedly died on July 31
- The 72-year-old singer was said to have slumped after a performance before being rushed to the hospital
- Her burial arrangement is scheduled to hold on Friday, August 30
Nigerian legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu, who recently died, would be buried in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos.
72-year-old Onwenu, before her death on July 30, has been in the music scene since the 1980s, debuting her album ‘For the Love of You’ in 1981. She was also significantly present in politics and activism.
Via the burial arrangement details, according to Channels, on Friday, August 30, the Funeral service will be held at the Fountain of Life Church, Illupeju, while the burial ceremony will take place at a private vault in Ikoyi.
An attached burial flier also shows the venue details and time of the ceremony for the late legendary singer.
The service of Songs was scheduled for 10 am to 12 noon while the burial ceremony would be held at 2-4pm on August 30.
Onyeka Onwenu is survived by two sons; Tijani Ogunlende and Abraham Ogunlende. Wearing many hats, Onyeka Onwenu was an all-rounder in Nigerian media, social and political space.
Onyeka Onwenu was a songwriter and singer. Originally a secular artist, she made a switch to gospel in the 90s mostly singing about mutual coexistence, loving one another, the plight of children and other social issues.
Reactions to Onyeka Onwenu’s scheduled burial in Lagos
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@Henryhoomen1 said, “It's a great loss . May her soul rest in peace.”
@SDamilola said, “Why Lagos? Thought Ori Ade ko ki n sun ita?”
@okoduwa_charles said, “I know that some self appointed cultural police will come here to cry, let's respect the family decision. What matters most is her legacies and how she appears before God, not where she was buried.”
@OInspires asked, “Why Lagos?? Onyeka has a hometown in Imo State.”
@Fullbag50 said, “Rest in Perfect Peace Ma, I will always love you.”
@AdetolaKareem asked, “Why can't she be buried in her state of origin? Is Lagos a burial ground for the developers?”
@Emedionggeffio97 said, “Her husband is Yoruba”
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The icon and media personality reportedly collapsed after her music performance at the 80th birthday party of the Chief Executive of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Stella Okorie.
