By Benjamin Njoku

Renowned Bongo musician, Eluigwe Nwa Ugorji is storming the ancient town of Aguobu Owa in Enugu State this afternoon, for the funeral rites of Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze, mother of Onochie Anibeze, Editor of Saturday Vanguard and Professor Chike Anibeze of Enugu State University of Technology,ESUT.

The talented singer will be entertaining dignitaries from across the country alongside the Enugu-based Tee-7Band with their evergreen songs. The burial ceremony, which kicked off on February 4, with Christian wake at St Mary’s Catholic church, Trans Ekulu will climax this afternoon, with interment at the deceased’s compound after a funeral service at CKC Parish , Aguoba-Owa.

Thereafter, entertainment and social events will follow at the Primary School, Obodongwu Ozom, where renowned Bongo musician, Eluigwe Nwa Ugorji alongside Enugu-based Tee-7Band will be on the band stand, dishing out their evergreen songs. Eluigwe, who released his debut album, ‘Aku Chinyere” in 2002, is one of the most talented Bongo musicians in the south-eastern part of the country.

Known for his energetic style and captivating beats, Eluigwe Nwa Ugorji’s music explores themes of love, social justice, and cultural heritage, endearing him to his community. With about eight albums to his credit, and countless performances at festivals and social events within and outside the shores of Nigeria, Eluigwe Nwa Ugorji is the Bongo musician to beat.

Eluigwe expressed his excitement about performing in Enugu for the first time, promising to entertain his fans and guests with his timeless songs. Similarly, Tee-7Band led by Eneife Ikechukwu Christian, is renowned for mesmerizing performances and will surely entertain the guests with Old School and High Life tunes.

The event promises to be a memorable celebration of Lady Anibeze’s life, with music, dance, and merriment. She slept quietly on December 24, after a brief illness in Enugu.