The family of late Nigerian music producer and artiste, Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel who passed on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 have revealed details of the late singer’s burial activities.
OJB’s final burial rites will commence on July 4, 2016, which is the day he would have turned 50.
Via a statement signed by his brother, Apostle Albert Okungbowa, the family stated that the ceremony will kick off with a candle light procession on Monday July 4, 2016 from 5pm at his residence 4, Gbaja street, Surulere, Lagos.
The respected music maker who was credited for the success of many top Nigerian artistes today including Wizkid and 2Face battled with kidney problems since 2013 until he passed away this month.
His body has already been deposited in Farewell Funeral Homes, Isolo.
He is survived by his father, Chief Anthony Okungbowa(Arase of Agbor); siblings, Mrs.Theresa Ebunola Gamba(USA), Mr. Cornelius Archibong(England), Mr. Albert Okungbowa(USA), Mr. Anthony Okungbowa, Marvin Okungbowa, Bose Ajila Okungbowa, Joseph Okungbowa; wives, Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa, June Okungbowa, Korede Okungbowa and eight children.
Here are the funeral arrangements;
Candle Light Procession
Monday July 4, 2016
5pm.
Kick off point;
OJB’s house,
#4, Gbaja street,
Surulere, Lagos.
Wake keeping/Service of songs/Tribute
Thursday July 7, 2016
Ojays, National Stadium, Surulere.
5pm.
Funeral
Laying in State at his Residence: #4, Gbaja str, Surulere, Lagos.
7am – 8am
Service at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Grace Chapel
#129,Ogunlana Drive Surulere,
Lagos.
9am.
Burial at Ikoyi Cemetery, Ikoyi after service.
Signed
Apostle Albert Okungbowa
For the family
May his soul rest in peace.