Patoranking recently broke his silence after attending the burial of his sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, in Ebonyi state.
It was reported in August that, tragedy struck when a gas explosion occurred at the home of Chioma and her husband, George Onuabuchi, just a day after they held their housewarming celebration. Sadly, Chioma passed away on August 31, and her husband, George, succumbed to his injuries on September 11.
A wake-keep ceremony for Chioma and her husband, George, was held on Friday, November 22, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects. The following day, Saturday, November 23, they were laid to rest in Ebonyya state.
After the burial, Patoranking took to his Instagram story to express his emotions, posting a photo of a hand emoji with the poignant caption: “Only heaven knows”.
“Only Heaven knows”.
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