On January 9, 2025, the late Mrs. Margaret Egwuoyibo Oragwa was laid to rest in a funeral that drew widespread attention across Nigerian social media platforms. Chief Cletus Oragwa, the founder of General Bitters, Zenco Properties, and Zenco Communications, organized an event that became a spectacle of wealth, extravagance, and culture in the town of Ukpor, located in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The funeral was not just a somber event but a grand celebration, marked by a noticeable gridlock on connecting roads leading to Ukpor. The event witnessed the presence of numerous dignitaries, celebrities, and well-wishers, all gathered to pay their respects to Mrs. Margaret Oragwa, whose legacy of grace and dignity lives on.
The grandeur of the funeral drew comparisons to other high-profile Nigerian funerals, most notably that of Ezinne Iyiegbu, the mother of Obi Cubana, in 2021. With its display of culture and wealth, the funeral has already become one of the most discussed events of the year. It was a truly dignified farewell, attended by some of Nigeria’s most successful Igbo business figures. Among them were Alexander Chika Okafor, CEO of Diamond Leeds Ltd; High Chief Kenneth Ifekudu, CEO of CDV Properties and Development; Dr. Charles Mba, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, and several other influential personalities.
The event also featured electrifying musical performances by some of Nigeria’s biggest artists, including Flavour, Davido, Phyno, and Zlatan Ibile. These performances kept the guests entertained and helped create an atmosphere of celebration, even amidst the security challenges facing Anambra State. Ukpor, however, remains one of the safest towns in the region, and the security arrangements for the event were highly praised.
In addition to the entertainment and distinguished guests, the funeral emphasized cultural heritage, with traditional elements on display throughout the ceremony. The entire event was a fitting tribute to Mrs. Margaret Oragwa, a woman whose legacy continues to inspire all who knew her.
With such a well-organized and befitting farewell, Mrs. Margaret Oragwa’s family, friends, and the Igbo community at large ensured that her memory would remain vivid for years to come, as her legacy of grace and dignity lives on.
