The family of late singer, Onyeka Onwenu has disclosed that her remains will be laid to rest before the end of August 2024.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt the deceased’s family made this revelation while receiving Juju music maestro King Sunny Ade and veteran reggae singer Orits Wiliki on Tuesday who led the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) on a condolence visit.
The delegation visited the family at their residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State.
Onwenu, before her sudden death after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals was a member of MCSN.
Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani, disclosed that their intention is to respect their late mother’s wishes by burying her as soon as possible.
According to them, the burial arrangement will be announced soonest.
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, Mayo Ayilaran, General Manager of MCSN, among others.