Tears Flow as Artists, Family Gather for Service of Song of Late Singer Omije Ojumi

Tears Flow as Artists, Family Gather for Service of Song of Late Singer Omije Ojumi

  • Some videos recorded during the service of songs and candlelight ceremony for late singer Bunmi Akinaanu have surfaced online
  • Friends and family members were in tears at the church while singing and bidding farewell to the late singer
  • Her children were heartbroken, with attendees struggling to comfort them during the ceremony

Late singer Bunmi Akinaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, is set to be buried as videos from her service of songs and candlelight procession have surfaced online.

The music star, known for her emotional song Omije Ojumi, reportedly passed away after battling an undisclosed ailment for a long time.

Friends and family gather for service of song and candlelight of Omije Ojumi
Fans react to video of service of song of late singer Omije Ojumi. Photo credit@omijeojumi/@bankytv
Source: Instagram

Last year, a worrisome video of the singer seeking healing at a crusade went viral, after which her colleagues appealed for support to help her receive medical treatment at the hospital.

Following back-and-forth discussions between artistes and members of her family, a burial date was eventually fixed.

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In the trending videos, family and friends were seen gathered for her service of songs and candlelight procession.

Her lookalike daughter was inconsolable, crying throughout the ceremony, while her siblings were also seen in tears. Other family members were equally overwhelmed with grief.

Family member speaks on rift with artistes

In another video, a man came forward to clarify the reported misunderstanding between the late singer’s colleagues and her family.

Friends and family gather for service of song and candlelight of Omije Ojumi
Gospel singer Omije Ojumi set to be buried. Photo credit@omijeojumi
Source: Instagram

According to him, the family did not frustrate anyone during the funeral arrangements. He explained that they only requested a few days to make preparations and raise funds for the burial.

Fans react to videos from Omije Ojumi’s burial

Fans of the music star were heartbroken after seeing the reactions of her children at the ceremony. Many asked questions and prayed for God to comfort her family.

Some also noticed a young boy sitting beside Bunmi Akinaanu’s daughter and appealed for someone to attend to him, as he was seen crying in distress.

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Here is the Instagram video of Omije Ojumi's below:

Reactions to Omije Ojumi's burial video

Reactions have tailed the video of the service of song and candlelight procession of the later singer. Many were in tears as they joined her family to wish her farewell. Here are comments below:

@uniqueevents_ng commented:

"And one mad man is shouting on TikTok that she’s not dead, may God be with her loved one."

@bolanlealoko reacted:

"Nobody is attending to the boy self."

@seyiibabe said:

"May God rest her soul."

@only_addyyy shared:

"Can someone hug that boy for me omg."

@ fatoyinbo.abiola said:

"She looks like her, oh God."

@omolade_01_06 stated:

"God will continue to be with her loved ones."

Photographer shares Omije Ojumi's promise to him

Legit.ng earlier reported that a photographer, Iroayo, who worked with late singer Bunmi Akinnaanu during her 45th birthday, penned an emotional tribute to her.

Iroayo took some lovely shots of the singer at her birthday and made a video which he shared in his tribute to her. He recalled a promise Omije Ojumi made to him that year after she was impressed with his work.

Source: Legit.ng

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