His music is eternal — Sons’ tribute to late funk musician William Onyeabor

The family of legendary Nigerian musician and electronic funk pioneer William Onyeabor have paid tribute to him on what would have been his 79th birthday.

In a statement, his sons—Charles, Emeka, and Chika Onyeabor—celebrated their father’s enduring legacy, describing his music and spirit as eternal.

“Our father was more than just a musician; he was a force of nature, a man who saw the future of sound and embraced it long before the world caught on. His music was a message, a movement, and a testament to the limitless possibilities of African creativity,” they…