Nigerian singer Patoranking has spoken out following the burial of his sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, who tragically lost their lives in a gas explosion. The explosion occurred a day after the couple’s housewarming in August, leading to Chioma’s death on August 31, followed by her husband’s passing on September 11.
The wake-keep was held on Friday, November 22, and the couple was laid to rest on Saturday, November 23, in Ebonyi State. In an emotional post on his Instagram story after the burial, Patoranking shared a photo of a hand emoji with the words, “Only Heaven knows,” reflecting his grief and the incomprehensibility of the loss.
The tragic incident is one of many losses in the entertainment industry this year. Earlier in 2024, actress Uche Jombo lost her younger sister in July, and singer Kizz Daniel mourned the loss of his mother-in-law to breast cancer. In November, Big Brother Naija star Hermes Iyele and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan also lost their mothers, with both seeking prayers and support during their mourning periods.
These heartbreaking events underscore the shared pain many public figures are enduring this year.
