Efe Oghenetega
Chaos broke out at the funeral of renowned gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known as Omije Ojumi, when her son publicly barred his father from attending the burial rites.
Footage from the incident showed the grieving son confronting his father, vehemently refusing him entry to the ceremony.
Reports suggest that the son accused his father of neglecting the family for decades.
He allegedly stated that his father was missing during their upbringing and failed to support their mother through her prolonged illness.
The family reportedly relied entirely on Omije Ojumi, who worked tirelessly to provide for her children’s education and well-being.
In an emotional outburst caught on camera, the young man expressed resentment toward his father, questioning his absence during their mother’s struggles with illness and financial hardship.
Watch the emotional moment below:
In related news, Amonpoint News previously covered the late singer’s memorial service, where her eldest daughter, Jomiloju, shared heartfelt revelations about their upbringing.
She honored her mother as a resilient woman who persevered despite marital struggles and the lack of paternal support.
Jomiloju highlighted Omije Ojumi’s relentless efforts to educate and guide her children toward success.
During the service, she vowed to uphold her mother’s legacy by mentoring her younger brother.
She emotionally stated: “She sacrificed everything for us, even when our father wasn’t around. Her dream was to see us succeed where she faced hardships.
“I made a vow to my mum—I will raise my brother to be the godly, responsible man she envisioned, unlike…”
