On March 7, D’Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the multi-Platinum R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died from complications from bladder cancer. He was 64.
On Thursday, his daughter Ilahn Wiggins announced on social media that a public remembrance for the award-winning Oakland musician will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle.
“Everyone is invited,” she wrote. “I can’t wait to see all your faces and hear your crazy stories about my dad.”
Ilahn tells KQED that this is an opportunity for the community to celebrate her father’s legacy and enjoy performances from a handful of musicians (the final list is yet to be confirmed).
Wiggins’ family is also planning a large outdoor celebration of Wiggins’ life, in collaboration with the city of Oakland, to be held sometime in May. Details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
A highly accomplished artist, Wiggins produced a long list of hits and had a tremendous influence on the careers of numerous superstars, including Beyoncé and Alicia Keys.
Since his passing, community pillars and celebrities alike have shared their condolences and reflected on Wiggins’ mentorship and artistic contributions.
A public remembrance for D’Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, will be held from 12–5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle (410 14th Street, Oakland).
