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Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Niyi Peter, has shed light on why several gospel musicians were absent from the burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi.
In a post shared on social media, he revealed that the late singer had been informed by doctors about the date of her passing and had already discussed her burial wishes with close friends.
According to him, the Omije Ojumi desired a befitting and memorable burial ceremony.
He explained that preparations were reportedly made by a group of gospel artistes, including payments for the coffin, burial site, event hall, and over 100 customized T-shirts for the ceremony.
However, the plan reportedly hit a major setback when Omije Ojumi’s family opposed the involvement of the gospel musicians.
In his words, he stated:
“Doctors had already told Omije Ojumi the day she would die, and she shared her wishes with close friends. Omije told her friends and close associates that a befitting burial must be done for her, one which the whole world would see.
The coffin, cemetery, hall, and over 100 T-shirts were paid for. The family then involved the police and said they were not in support of what the artistes were doing.
They even arrested the lady who stayed with Omije at the hospital and were asking her for Omije’s phone. They didn’t want artistes to be involved in the burial arrangements, and we couldn’t force ourselves on them.”
Apostle Peter further disclosed that the gospel artistes were allegedly threatened with arrest if they attempted to attend or interfere with the burial.
Reacting to the incident, he advised individuals with terminal illnesses to legally document their burial wishes to avoid disputes after death.
Omije Ojumi was, however, buried at Atan Cemetery in Lagos, with family and friends in attendance