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Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu laid to rest in Lagos, video of her burial ceremony stirs emotions (Watch) | Intel Region

Legendary music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, has been laid to rest  in Lagos.

PICTORIAL: Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, buried in Lagos

TRUTHNG reports that Onwenu, popularly known as the “Elegant Stallion”, died on July 30, after collapsing at an event.

Onyeka Onwenu finally laid to rest in Lagos in emotional ceremony

The funeral service held on Friday at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, and was followed by a private burial ceremony at Ebony Vaults in Ikoyi.

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Family, friends and well wishers paid their last respects as the late singer’s body was lowered to the grave.

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Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, sons of the late singer, expressed their gratitude for the love and support from the public.

They described their mother as a national treasure who impacted many lives through her music and various works.

TRUTHNG reports that prominent figures including Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, and Gov. Alex Otti of Abia amongst others attended the burial.

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