Iconic Singer: Family Discloses When To Commit Onyeka Onwenu To Mother Earth

The family of Onyeka Onwenu has disclosed when the remains of the music legend will be committed to mother earth.

The family, during the reception of delegates from the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN, who paid them a condolence visit, said the late singer will be buried before the end of August.

The deceased was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise last Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party.

The delegates, led by Orits Wiliki, Chairman, Board of Trustees of MCSN, visited the family on August 06, 2024.

Onwenu’s male children, Abram and Tjiani, however, disclosed the family intention to bury the famous singer as soon as possible.

They explained that the burial arrangement would be made known to the public after meeting with respective individuals.

Meanwhile, signing the condolence register, King Sunny Ade, 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.”

According to reports, the late singer had in 2021, said her burial and funeral should not be excessive.

She reportedly said, “Do it quickly, quietly and privately. Mourn, yes but not excessively. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterwards. Share some jokes about me and laugh.”