Family holds 12th remembrance for Orlando Owoh

By Adeniyi Adewoyin

A 12th remembrance ceremony was held in honour of the late music icon, Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomoyela popularly referred to as Orlando Owoh.

The ceremony was held on Wednesday, November four on the Agege-Lagos residence of the late highlife musician.

Talking to journalists concerning the celebration, one of many wives of the deceased, Madam Caroline Owomoyela, thanked visitors in attendance for exhibiting affection and help in the direction of the household of the deceased.

Madam Owomoyela, nevertheless, disclosed that issues haven’t been the identical for the reason that demise of her husband whom she described as a cheerful giver.

Caroline stated guarantees made by some shut pals are but to be fulfilled.

“It has not been straightforward since he handed away. He was the breadwinner when he was alive. Issues had been occurring easily when he was alive however issues haven’t been the identical. Though, his file label used to help the household financially earlier than the CEO handed on. God has been our rock ever since but when his well-wishers or authorities can help in any method then we might be grateful,” she stated.

The household’s undertaking coordinator, Omooba Femi Akinrinwa, additionally known as on the federal government to help the widows of the late music icon.

Akinrinwa stated Orlando’s wives are aged and can’t do a lot work though their youngsters try their greatest.

The music is occurring effectively however in line with his spouse, the person advertising and marketing his music gold so previous couldn’t go additional however they needed to offer the grasp to a different promoter in America to proceed advertising and marketing it in order that they can also have their royalties.

“Some folks promised the household however nothing has been achieved but. The wives are previous and can’t do a lot once more. A few of his youngsters who’re additionally into music try however not but recognized.

“That is the time the federal government can alleviate the struggling of the wives by aiding them, by taking good care of their welfare and different issues to help the household,” Akinrinwa stated.