The family of Chief Alaba Lawson, Iyalode of Yorubaland, has announced the burial arrangements for the late iconic.
Lawson died on October 8, 2023, at the age of 72.
According to Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the deceased’s media aide, events leading up to her ultimate burial will take place in December.
Following a meeting on Sunday, the singing service will be conducted on December 7, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, and the funeral ceremony will be place on December 8, at St. James African Church in Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The statement read:
“The family meeting is chaired by music legend, Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi. Other members of the Central Planning Committee are Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi, and Taiwo Jiboku.
“The burial arrangement as concluded by the committee will commence with various activities from December 1 to 6, designated for various groups, associations, and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased.
“Service of songs will be held December 7, at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, the funeral service will be held December 8, at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, Ogun State, which will be followed with interment strictly for the family members of the deceased.”
cc: Vanguard Ng
