Tijani Onwenu, son of the late Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother on the first anniversary of her passing.
In a post shared via Instagram on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Tijani wrote, “A year ago, today. RIP mum. July 30, 2024.” The beloved singer, who passed away at the age of 72, was buried on August 30, 2024, in a private ceremony at Ebony Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Her funeral service was held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, reflecting her 2021 public wish for a simple and dignified burial. Onyeka Onwenu, often referred to as the Elegant Stallion, was one of Nigeria’s most influential voices in music, film, and activism.
