The family of late Nigerian music producer and artiste, Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel who passed on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 have released details for his final burial rites. The respected music producer and singer battled with kidney problems since 2013. He was consequently was flown to India for a transplant. After the successful surgery, OJB Jezreel showered praises on his first wife, Mama J for being there for him and donating one of her kidneys to save his life and also on the people, fans and friends that gave support monetarily and otherwise. However, his kidney transplant failed again a week before his demise and OJB passed on. Jigga, as he was fondly called by close friends and associate was preparing for his 50th birthday slated for 4th of July before his death. His body has 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. The Funeral arrangements are as listed below;
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.
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Posted: at 22-06-2016 11:51 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
RIP sir.........in life if u get plenty beautiful wives nd even b d richest man in d world all go stil b vanity upon vanity.....we com wit notin so we go go wit notin.....
Posted: at 22-06-2016 12:01 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
Can't they take him to his village and bury? Must it be Lagos. He came from somewhere na. Anyway na d family decision not ours. May his soul continue to rest in peace. Amen
Posted: at 22-06-2016 12:05 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
dollypiper at 22-06-2016 12:08 PM (7 years ago) (f)
Quote from: EDWIN GRACE on 22-06-2016 12:05 PM
Can't they take him to his village and bury? Must it be Lagos. He came from somewhere na. Anyway na d family decision not ours. May his soul continue to rest in peace. Amen
And how do you know he was not from Lagos
Posted: at 22-06-2016 12:08 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac