MRS. JOSEPHINE BONGOS-IKWUE Mourning A Generous Giver

Words: Oyiza Adaba

Photos: Africa-Related

Otukpo, Benue State Nigeria

1949-2022

Bongos Ikwue’s wife Mrs. **Josephine Ifeyinwa Bongos-Ikwue** passes on.

The death has been announced of Mrs. Josephine Bongos-Ikwue - Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Church/Community Leader.

Her sweet, gentle and reserved soul was the inspiration behind the creator of some of the most iconic tunes that defined Nigeria's music eras of the late 70s and 80s.

Riding High, Still Searching, Amen, What's Gonna Be, Cock Crow At Dawn etc were songs written, produced and released during her over 50-year marriage to beloved musician husband, Bongos Ikwue.

A devout Christian, she showed care for all without favour and demonstrated it through her prison ministry visits and other charitable activities. Though she originally hailed from Issele Ukwu in Delta State, she was adopted by Benue, and firmly believed in one Nigeria.

She gave selflessly to her family, church, Otukpo, Isle Ukwu, Nigeria and the world at large. is greatly missed by all of us, especially her husband and children Keke, Omei, Jessica, Onyew and JR.

Mrs. Josephine was an extra special friend and mother to us at Africa-Related; hosting us twice at their tastefully built Double K Resort in Otukpo. Our first visit was in 2008 during production of Messengers season one, which featured Bongos Ikwue. The second was a partnership that hosted the Bikers Convention delegates to an exclusive lunch and concert in 2009. Her motherly care was evident throughout.

Rest in Peace Generous Giver.

The funeral arrangements are above. If you would like to make a financial contribution or support the family with your tributes, flowers, photos, etc please visit the link below for more details.

THE BONGOS-IKWUE FAMILY