Drama reportedly unfolded during the burial of late gospel singer Omije Ojumi after a man claiming to be the biological father of her child surfaced through an emotional phone call that stunned mourners.
In a viral video circulating online, the incident occurred during the funeral rites, where family members, friends, and well-wishers dressed in white had gathered to lay the singer to rest.
According to reports, the man placed a call during the burial ceremony, saying he wanted to pay his last respects to Omije Ojumi before speaking with the children. During the call, he introduced himself as their father and claimed he had been searching for them for years but was repeatedly denied access by their mother.
In his words, he said:
“I’m your daddy and I’ve been looking for you. If you remember, I called your school years back when you were at Front Liner.
I spoke to you through the school line and told you not to tell your mummy because she wouldn’t allow me talk to you. I don’t know how she found out, but she took police to arrest all the teachers in the school.”
The daughter did not personally take the call. Instead, a family member reportedly placed the phone on speaker so she could listen, as emotions ran high at the scene.
The unexpected moment created visible discomfort among mourners, with many appearing unsettled that such a sensitive issue was raised during the burial ceremony.
The incident has since sparked intense discussions online, with many questioning the timing of the call, while others expressed sympathy for the children caught in the middle of the situation.
Omije Ojumi passed away after a prolonged illness and was laid to rest amid tears, tributes, and emotional moments celebrating her life, music, and sacrifices as a mother.
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