It was a celebration of a fulfilled life as popular Nigerian disc jockey, Benedict Afagwu, famously known as Dj humility, laid his beloved grandmother, Late Ezinne Maria Eruru Nwachi Afagwu (Nee Okwudei), to rest at the remarkable age of 108 years.
The funeral rites, according to the Order of Funeral Mass booklet, were held on Friday, 23rd October, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Akumazi-Umuocha, by 10:00am prompt, preceded by a Requiem Mass in her honour in her Lagos parish.
But behind the celebration is a story of pain, resilience and a family tragedy that shaped the last 20 years of Mama’s life.
Late Ezinne Maria was the mother of Late ASP Samuel Afagwu, who served as the O.C. Transport Officer of Area C Police Command, Surulere.
According to the family, the tragic incident occurred on October 5th, 2005, following a clash between officers of the Nigerian Police and Nigerian soldiers. The family recounted that ASP Afagwu was pushed from upstairs during the altercation and was rushed to St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island, where he later died on October 29th, 2005.
dj humility and his family lived in the same Surulere Police Barracks, Area C Command, before Ojuelegba, where he was born and brought up.
Following his death, the family disclosed that Barr. Festus Keyamo, now a Minister in the Tinubu administration, was dj humility‘s lawyer in the matter. They were however advised by his then-boss, Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce, CEO of Silverbird TV, to let go of the case. At the time, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was Governor of Lagos State while Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was President.
The family stated that no compensation has been paid till date after the tragedy — an incident that nearly claimed the life of Late Ezinne Maria herself.
“This tragedy nearly killed her mother then, and ever since then she has been managing her health till she gave up the ghost,” the family source said.
Despite the trauma, Late Ezinne Maria lived on to become a symbol of strength and faith, reaching 108 years.
Her grandson, dj humility, has risen from humble beginnings to become one of Nigeria’s most respected veteran DJs — resident dj at Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos, pioneer of hyping in Nigerian nightlife, and founder of Classic DJs and H. Records.
She is survived by children, grandchildren including dj humility, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Adieu, Ezinne Maria Eruru Nwachi Afagwu (1918 – 2026)!
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