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.
According to the family, the singer’s Candle Light Procession would hold in July 4th which coincides with his birthday, while he would be buried on the 8th.
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.
The respected music producer and singer had been battling with kidney problems and was consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013. 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 eventual death. His body currently lies in a morgue at the Farewell Funeral Homes, Isolo.
According to the family, the singer’s Candle Light Procession would hold in July 4th which coincides with his birthday, while he would be buried on the 8th.
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.
The respected music producer and singer had been battling with kidney problems and was consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013. 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 eventual death. His body currently lies in a morgue at the Farewell Funeral Homes, Isolo.
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