A candlelight procession has been held in Akure, Ondo state capital for the late OAP and ace broadcaster, Stephen Sotonwa popularly known as Sweet Steve.
The procession for the Senior Programme Producer with Orange FM, Akure was attended by his colleagues in Orange Fm and OSRC, Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Adaba FM, Breeze FM, and other media organizations, friends and peers in the entertainment industry as well as scores of fans who were all dressed in black attire and candles.
The train which started from Adegbemile Cultural Center moved through Alagbaka First Bank axis down to the Reuben Fasonranti Park at the Government House Gardens.
The train finally converged at the Reuben Fasonranti Park, where they sang solemn songs in honour of the multiple awards winning broadcaster.
The Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Innovation and Partnerships, Joel Ogunsola was among the top government functionaries and civil servants who took part in the procession.
Those who took part in the solemn procession described him as an astute broadcaster, stand up comedian, entertainer and compere par excellence.
His remains will be interred on Friday 27th December 2019 at his residence at Imafon in Akure after an interment service and a lying in state at Orange FM, Irese road Shagari village.
The deceased popular OAP died in a fatal automobile accident on Sunday at Bolohunduro axis of Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State. He was on his way to Ile-Oluji for a programme
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