Music executive Kenny Ogungbe has highlighted the parallels between his career and that of the late singer Onyeka Onwenu, pointing out that both of them started as broadcasters before making their way into the music industry.
This reflection came during a condolence visit on Tuesday by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) led by its president King Sunny Ade and chairman Orits Wiliki to Onyeka’s family at their residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State.
Others in attendance included notable figures such as flautist Tee Mac and director general of MCSN Mayowa Ayilaran.
While speaking to the bereaved family, Kenny said, “I’m a broadcaster later into music, she was also a broadcaster later into music.
“So we have the same thing in common. The story remains that she is an elegant woman, that’s why they tagged her Elegant Stallion.
“She is also a serious songwriter, former producer, a great mom.”
The 63-year-old producer offered prayers for the family, expressing his condolences. “I don’t want to say too much, but I pray that Almighty God gives you the strength to bear this irreparable loss. May her soul continue to rest peacefully in paradise,” he said.
Kenny co-founded Kennis Music in the late 90s and later also co-established Kennis FM.
Onyeka died on July 30 after performing at the 80th birthday party of the founder of Emzor Pharmaceuticals Stella Okoli in Lagos.
