Sunny Ade said his decision to keep singing the duet is aimed at ensuring Onyeka Onwenu’s memory is preserved while he is alive
By Kehinde Okeowo
Veteran Juju singer, Sunday Adegeye, better known as King Sunny Ade, has made a promise to his late colleague, Onyeka Onwenu, vowing to continue performing ‘Wait for Me’, their 1989 duet for the rest of his life.
He made this known during the condolence visit of the management of Musical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), to the family of the late singer at Ikoyi area of Lagos State.
According to the ace singer, his decision is aimed at ensuring Onyeka Onwenu’s memory is kept alive till he is also dead or unable to sing again.
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Speaking during the visit, Sunny Ade said, “I will perform ‘Wait for Me’ on her behalf throughout my life. I have done it several times in different countries, where I gave her the credit.
“When it comes to music that two people have to do together, she used to do more than I did. She would just tap me and say ‘Sunny, don’t worry, let’s take it this way, and it is always good.”
Also addressing the family of the deceased during the visit, popular reggae artiste, Orits Williki, described Onyeka Onwenu as someone who believed in the cause of justice.
“She wasn’t somebody we can easily forget. It is sad that she did not reap much of what she fought for.
“Only a few years ago, she got a double Supreme Court judgment on intellectual property. But sad that we have lost her and we know that her legacy is still in our minds,” Orits Williki said.