The remains of the late music icon, Onyeka Onwenu was committed to mother earth on Friday in Lagos, in a manner that was devoid of unnecessary funfare.
The late Onyeka in a media chat, had reflected on how she wanted to be remembered and buried, before her sudden demise on Tuesday, July 30.
In the chat, the ‘Elegant Stallion’ as she was fondly called, talking about how she would preferred to be buried when she is gone said, “Do it quickly, quietly and privately. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterwards. Share some jokes about me and laugh.
“Make merriment and then go about your business. If my friends want to celebrate with me, they should do so while I am alive, so that I can enjoy it with them, not when I am gone and have no idea about this. That is me Onyeka Onwenu."
Meanwhile, granting the deceased’s request, the family yesterday laid the late singer to rest .
The funeral service, held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, followed by a private burial at a vaults in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The service commenced with a processional hymn, which ushered in the body of the late singer, with her two sons Tijani and Abraham Ogunlende following the pallbearers who ushered her casket.
Her body, which was carried in a motor-cage left for the Ebony Vaults, in Ikoyi immediately after the funeral service.
Among those present at the funeral service were a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, ace musicians Orits Williki, Tee Mac Omatshola-Itseli, captains of industry among other selected dignitaries.
A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, Dr Stella Okoli. among other selected dignitaries, also graced the occasion.
Born on January 31, 1952, in Imo State, Onyeka Onwenu began her music career in 1981, while still with the NTA, releasing her debut album “For the Love of You”, a pop album which featured an orchestral cover of Johnny Nash’s “Hold Me Tight”, produced by Berkley Jones. Her second album was “Endless Life”, produced by Sonny Okosun. She rose to fame with her distinctive voice and meaningful lyrics.
She was not just a gifted musician with numerous hits but also a broadcaster, actress, politician, and activist.
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