By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The vibrant city of Igbuzo played host to a spectacular celebration of life as Ogbu(High Chief)Agiliga Umuna aka Ugbana, bid a grand farewell to his beloved mother, Mama Marie Umuna who transitioned to glory.
The burial ceremony, marked by opulence and style attracted a collage of creme de la creme in business, government and social circles including Legendary Fred Ajudua,Alusi-ego (Onwa n’etiri ora of Ibusa), High Chief Austin Izagbo,Ide Igbuzo and eminent Nigerians, friends and well-wishers to ensured that the matriarch’s obsequies remain a much talked-about event for a long time to come.
The three-day funeral ceremonies, which kick-started with a Christian Wake-Keep at the deceased’s residence in Umuodafe-.Igbuzo, with loved ones producing spirited eulogies, spiraled into a carnival of some sort, drawing the attention of not a few members of the community.
The service climaxed with a prayer for the family of the late matriarch,thereafter, the remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the compound. Guests were treated to a splendid reception at the Umuejei Primay School,Igbuzo where the best of continental and local dishes as well as the best of beverages were served.
Sensational and Anioma music maestro Ogbogu Okonji aka OGB was on hand to entertain the guests as he serenaded all and sundry with melodious tunes. In his brief remarks, High Chief Agiliga Umuna appreciated Legendary Fred Ajudua,Alusi-ego (Onwa n’etiri ora of Ibusa),High Chief Charles Okonkwo, Odogwu Igbuzo, High Chief Austin Izagbo, Ide Igbuzo, Onwu Ogom Nwaoboshi, Ogbor Aho Aya Bi Age Grade and everyone that turned up to honour him as he buried his mother.
