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Singer taken to Dubai by Gbajabiamila for his mother’s birthday dies in the country

Nigerian singer, Ejiro Emokinovo, who was among the entertainers flown to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila for his mother’s 90th birthday, has died in…

Nigerian singer, Ejiro Emokinovo, who was among the entertainers flown to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila for his mother’s 90th birthday, has died in the country.

Ejiro performed at the birthday celebration last week.

Ejiro, who was the lead vocalist of a popular singing group, Veentage Band, died after an unsuccessful surgery.

She and her husband, Desmond Emokinovo, were in Dubai together for the birthday show.

She was said to have gone for a surgery after the party, where she passed away.

The sad news was shared on Instagram by her husband, Desmond, who shared photo of a burning candle and a video of one of her performances.

“Of a truth, there’s no justice in this world…. The worst day of my entire existence…”

“Dear Lord …You always answer any time we call. Why you chose not to answer yesterday remains a mystery..”

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Published March 9, 2020
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