{
  "id": 18816318,
  "title": "Esther Igbekele to honour late mother with grand burial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/esther-igbekele-to-honour-late-mother-with-grand-burial-18816318",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/esther-igbekele-to-honour-late-mother-with-grand-burial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel singer Esther Igbekele is planning a grand final burial celebration for her late mother, Mary Igbekele, to honor the woman who played a significant role in her life and career. Describing the event as a tribute, Igbekele said it would go beyond a burial ceremony and celebrate a lifetime of love and devotion that words cannot fully express. The celebration is scheduled to take place on January 8, 2027, at the Victoria Garden Event Centre in Ikeja, Lagos.",
  "summary": "Gospel musician Esther Igbekele has explained her decision to organise a grand final burial celebration for her late mother, Mary Igbekele, saying it is an opportunity to honour a woman whose… Read More: https://punchng.com/esther-igbekele-to-honour-late-mother-with-grand-burial/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}