- * Says The 'Elegant Stallion' Deserves Such Gesture For Her Contributions To Humanity
By Yetunde Beecrooft (Lagos State Correspondent)
Veteran broadcaster, Dr Bisi Olatilo, has urged the Nigerian media, including individuals, organisations and establishments of government, etc, engaging in activities or offering services of any kind in respect of the legendary iconic songstress, Onyeka Onwenu, to consider doing so free of charge.
Olatilo made this appeal on Friday, August 9, 2024, when he spoke about the need to honour Onyeka For her numerous contributions in various spheres of life both in Nigeria and in the continent of Africa.
Olatilo said: "They should not charge for any services for her funeral as a lasting honour for our friend and colleague of all times. Those who can't provide free services should give way," he said.
His concerns flow from what his observations about the plans for the funeral.
"I have followed closely arrangements to give Onyeka Onwenu, OFR, the best burial ever because she has most deservedly earned it. I will make these observations which l want us to examine genuinely without undue sentiments and bias," Dr. Olatilo, the Chairman of Bisi Olatilo TV, said.
"It will be an absolute disservice and most unfair to Onyeka Onwenu who gave of her highly professional services free of charge to the entertainment fraternity for a kobo to be charged for the production of a befitting documentary in her honour.
"There are many broadcasters among us who should be happy to do this as a well-deserved parting honour for Onyeka Onwenu. I repeat NO KOBO should be spent on the production of a documentary for Onyeka Onwenu.
"All those who will serve as Masters of Ceremonies at all the events being planned should do it free of charge to hour Onyeka Onwenu who was our esteemed professional colleague," Dr. Olatilo, an ace MC, said.
He further suggested that, "In the same way all radio, television and newspaper organisations should cover all the events pre and post free as a lasting honour to Onyeka Onwenu. We should be loyal to our friends till eternity".
Onyeka died on 30 July 2024, after a performance at a birthday in Lagos. NNL.
