Renowned Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, on Tuesday, was announced dead at Reddington Hospital after she slumped. She had performed at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli in Lagos before her demise.
The late legendary was not only known in the entertainment industry but also in politics and journalism spaces.
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In 2021, the singer had in an opinion piece on Premium Times announced how she would love to be buried while discerning the ‘lavish’ celebration of Obi Cubana’s mother.
“Do it quickly, quietly and privately. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterwards. Share some jokes about me and laugh. Mourn, yes, but not excessively. Make merriment and then go about your business.
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“I am very uncomfortable with the lavish display of wealth on any occasion, especially in a time of hardship and lack for most others,” she said.
She noted being celebrated while on earth.
“If my friends want to celebrate 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,” she said.
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