Music Impresario Charlie Boy’s Penned Tribute To Lady Of The Sun, Onyeka Onwenu Who Passed On At 72
The Oasis Reporters
July 31, 2024
Charlie Boy Oputa also known as Area Fada penned his brief tribute:
“The Igbo nation mourns the loss of this iconic figure, whose impact transcended the entertainment industry.
“Onwenu’s death follows the recent deaths of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, marking a period of profound loss for the Southeast region of Nigeria.
“Onwenu’s legacy as a cherished talent and tireless advocate will continue to inspire future generations.
Oh! My sister,
Rest In Peace”.
“Bury Me Quickly, Quietly, and Privately.” – Onyeka Onwenu
Veteran musician and actress Onyeka Onwenu shared her burial wishes shortly after her 70th birthday in January 2022.
According to reports, she instructed her family to bury her quickly, quietly, and privately when she eventually died.
“I have told my family how I want to be buried. Do it quickly, quietly, and privately. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterward. Share some jokes about me and laugh. Mourn, but not excessively. Make merriment and then go about your business.
“If my friends want to celebrate me, they should do so while I’m alive, so I can enjoy it with them, not when I’m gone and have no idea,” she said.
Sadly, Onyeka Onwenu passed away yesterday in Lagos at the age of 72, shortly after performing at a birthday event.
The renowned singer/songwriter, actress, human rights activist, journalist, and politician was a woman of many parts, and she made positive impacts on society.
Until her passing, she remained passionate about her home state, Imo, and spoke out against the rising insecurity that threatened its peaceful and hospitality reputation.
