Global music legend Geoffrey Oryema’s wish to have his body burnt to ashes before burial in Uganda has been honored. The ‘Land of Anaka’ superstar was cremated a few hours after his death over the weekend.
Scores of fans and collaborators paid their last respects to him on social media.
One tribute from his contemporary Joel Sebunjo read as follows:
“Sad news for Ugandan Music .. African Music.. World Music.. The legend Geoffrey Oryema has passed on !! What a tragedy .. in september this year we had plans to record Lyon France; unfortunately it didnt come to pass. However, much gratitude for yo Co-composition credit on my new album. Condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world. This man is a true Ugandan Legend. rest in peace Big tree.. you partly inspired my World Music journey together with the great Samite of Uganda Samite Mulondo. We meet in heaven Jali”
Oryema, the son of former Minister Erinayo Oryema, who lost his life during Idi Amin’s regime, has been a global figure in the world music scene. Based in Paris France, he collaborated with several of the world’s greatest musicians.
