As anticipated, the journey home for late billionaire, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo has been nothing but a colourful one.
As tributes continue towards his burial, his remains arrived Benin City, Edo State, from London today Thursday, October 7.
The welcome party to receive his corpse included his family and loved ones, heralded by Bini locals and cultural troupes who led the parade from the airport to his residence at GRA Benin.
Recall that the philanthropist transitioned to glory on Sunday, August 8 2021, at the age of 63.
Survived by his wife, and 12 children, Captain Okunbo’s memory is being honoured by his family, close friends and well-wishers in a five-day celebration that began with a Night of Tributes, at his residence in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria on Wednesday, October 6.
As his burial ceremony continues, a Thanksgiving Reception is expected to hold on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
www.theoctopusnews.com presents below photos from the arrival and reception of his corpse at the airport.
From (L) to (R) | Captain’s daughters, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes & spouse | Olori Atunwatse III of Warri Kingdom | Cappi’s brothers, Kingsley Okunbo and Morrison Okunbo, welcoming the body of Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo at the Benin Airport.
From (L) to (R) | Cappi’s daughter- Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Mr Peter, Uncle Tony, and Kola Abiola; close friends to Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo.
Cappi’s wife, Mrs Nosa Okunbo, is holding her children, Ryan and Bryan Okunbo, to watch Captain Hosa’s body arrive at Benin Airport.
The Ineh Cultural Troupe on ground to welcome Cappi’s body with the best of Benin traditional songs.
Captain Hosa’s brother, Bright Okunbo, with casket bearers as body, leaves Benin airport.
The general public is invited to stream the five-day event by visiting the zoom link. Daily Youtube links are also available via His Official Channel and website www.captainhosa.com. Tributes have strewn in from across the globe digitally. Yours can become one of them today. Email us at hello@captainhosa.com.
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