King Sunny Ade, Orits Wiliki Lead as MCSN Members Pay Condolence Visit to Onyeka Onwenu's family
- King Sunny Ade visited the late Onyeka Onwenu's family alongside Orits Wiliki, led by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN)
- The industry elders were captured in a video as they arrived at the deceased icon's home in Ikoyi, Lagos state
- Addressing the bereaved family, the Juju superstar spoke on the impact and longevity of the departed artist's songs
Juju legend King Sunny Ade and reggae icon Orits Wiliki led the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) in a visit to the family of the late icon Onyeka Onwenu on Tuesday, August 6.
In a YouTube video shared by QED.ng and spotted by Legit.ng, the renowned delegates arrived at the family's mansion in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos state.
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Among the celebrities were popular flautist Tee Mac, influential music executive Kenny Ogungbe, and MCSN's committed general manager, Mayowa Ayilaran.
Speaking to the bereaved family, King Sunny Ade, also known as KSA, offered passionate prayers for Onyeka's sons and requested heavenly blessings on them.
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He also made a poignant comment about the late singer.
"You know musicians who have done well like that don't die because their names will still be ringing in the whole world," he said.
Ayilaran praised The Elegant Stallion, as she was fondly called, describing her as an exceptional producer and performer. He praised her as the epitome of inventiveness, a shining example of artistic brilliance whose legacy would stand the test of time.
Onyeka's sons, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, who received the delegates, expressed their desire to honour their late mother's wishes by burying her soonest.
Watch the video below:
Onyeka Onwenu’s death
Onwenu died at the age of 72 shortly after performing at an event, and netizens have raised questions about her relationship life and more.
Her death has drawn the attention of fans to her legacy. King Sunny Ade's name was mentioned frequently as fans mourned. Legit.ng earlier gathered a list of times Sunny Ade worked with the deceased.
Onyeka Onwenu’s instruction on her burial
In a previous report, Onwenu outlined how she wanted to be remembered and buried.
The legendary artist, known for her advocacy, was reported dead on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at Mrs Stella Okoli's 80th birthday party.
Onwenu gave her honest take on spending excessively at burials and also instructed family and friends on how to pay their last respects.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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