Coreon Du, who has previously said he is going through hard times after a Spanish court decided to hand over the body of the former president to the widow of Ana Paula dos Santos against the wishes of her older children, regretting that she had the opportunity to “say goodbye to him on the earth that saw us born”, today I wanted to celebrate the anniversary.
“When I was a child, my dad taught me not to be afraid of the dark, because there is always light,” José Eduardo Paulino dos Santos, better known by the artistic name Coreon Do, wrote on his social networks.
“In the most difficult moments, I will remember your serene voice and smile, which, I hope, will motivate me not to lose optimism and sanity. Congratulations, dad, ”wrote the Angolan singer and producer.
Businesswoman Isabel dos Santos expressed regret the day before, writing: “What is happening is heartbreaking” and posting the following content: “Betrayal, lack of loyalty burn in the heart of someone who has so trusted. When we are betrayed by those we love, we weep and mourn the pain of dying, as if we had to bury someone still breathing.
Today he only wished: “Happy birthday, dad.”
Chise dos Santos, a businesswoman, influencer and former MPLA MP, also wished her father a happy birthday in a post accompanied by a song in which he added: “In memory of you, I will continue to fight for the motherland.”
Chise dos Santos also refers to the statements of General Francisco Furtado, who on Saturday accused his children of lack of common sense, lamenting that they missed a “better opportunity”, criticizing “militant creatures, despicable and devoid of any humanism” who believe that “Funeral is a battle.”
The three did not visit Angola for several years, as did José Eduardo dos Santos, who decided to go into exile in Barcelona when the regime led by Joao Lourenço, his successor since 2017, raised the anti-corruption flag by targeting some of his children. . , namely Isabel do Santos, against whom several cases have been initiated in Angolan justice.
Today, only four of the eight children of the former head of state were present at the funeral: three shared with Anna Paula dos Santos (Josiana, Danilo and Breno) and Jose Filomeno dos Santos, convicted in a corruption case. and is awaiting appeal at large.
Josian delivered an emotional eulogy on behalf of the family, recalling her father’s love of sports and music, emphasizing, “Your light will always shine, you will never be forgotten.”
“Your children and grandchildren will always love you, may your soul rest in peace,” Josiana said in a choked voice.
The body of José Eduardo dos Santos, who died on July 8 in Barcelona, only returned to Angola last Saturday after a legal battle between the two sides of the family.
On one side were Chise dos Santos and his older brothers, who opposed the transfer of the former first lady’s remains and opposed holding a state funeral ahead of the election to avoid political exploitation.
On the other hand, the widow Ana Paula dos Santos and their three common children with Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who wanted the former president to be buried in Angola.
This demand was supported by the Angolan government, which announced its intention to hold a state funeral, but was forced to agree to a disembodied commemoration shortly after the death, pending a decision by the judicial authorities.