Nigerian gospel singer, Benita Okojie, has formally announced the death of her father, Ben Iyere-Okojie, which occurred on Monday, February 13.
In a message posted on Instagram on Thursday, the former child star declared, “My hero and father has gone to be with Jesus”.
She, however, expressed happiness that her father was alive to walk her down the aisle.
Ben King doubled as his daughter’s manager in her early days in the music industry.
The ‘Child of God’ singer said her father “quizzed my then boyfriend like every father would, gave your consent and enjoyed that day and many other months with us.”
Benita got married to Olawale Adeyina in November 2016.
Her uncle, Don Pedro Okojie, also mourned the deceased, saying the last time they shared a joke was at the singer’s wedding.
“With gratitude to GOD for a life well spent, I announce the passing away of my brother BEN KING IYERE OKOJIE,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
Benita’s sister, Bellerose, who was a year older on Wednesday, said she could not make many calls on the day because her father died two days before.
The actress and OAP posted a picture of the two sisters and their father.
“The most passionate man I ever encountered, saw, read of in this life. My dad can sell ice to an Eskimo,” she wrote.
