The remains of the late iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu, will be laid to rest before the end of August 2024.
The family made this revelation on Tuesday, while receiving a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN, who paid them a condolence visit at Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the late singer.
Onwenu was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise last Tuesday after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
According to Vanguard, Onwenu’s sons, Abram and Tjiani, who received the delegates led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of MCSN, Orits Wiliki, revealed their intention to respect their late mother’s wishes by burying her as soon as possible.
According to them, the burial arrangement will be announced in the coming days.
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, King Sunny Ade and Mayo Ayilaran, General Manager of MCSN, among others.
