Singer Goldie Harvey passes on

I had just dropped oga off to work this morning and was enjoying the morning program on the radio when suddenly I hear one of the presenters say she had very very sad news. I was thinking oh, she's going to tell us her Val didn't go as planned but what I heard next totally ruined my morning.

Singer Goldie Harvey of the BBA 2012 fame died last night. I am devastated. I don't know her personally, and never met her but death as we all agree is unwelcome. Even more so when it's a young vibrant person in their prime. Goldie had so much going or her, she had just returned form the Grammys, we have been seeing her recently with Ciara and there are talks of a collaboration in the works between the two of them. For this to happen, is just heartbreaking!

Her record label Kennis Music released an official statement this morning and it says she had complained of a severe headache and was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival by the doctors.

This is so painful. Omg... She was such a life lover. One of those people who you can see that they are doing what they love and refuse to be hindered by people's opinions. Which in itself is greatness. To live free of restrictions, is one of the hardest things to do, especially in our part of the world where culture is held high.

Goldie was loved by so many and you only had to hear her talk about her mom, family and friends to know that. She was so motherly during her time at the BB and it was so clear that she was a caring person full of love and a gentle spirit. I can't even imagine what her family is passing through right now, this is so so sad. May God console them and give them strength to go through this. Parents should never have to bury their kids. :-(

Dear Goldie, we will indeed miss you. May your gentle soul rest in peace always.


The press release from Kennis Music below:
Goldie, 31, died on Thursday after she complained of a severe headache at her Park View residence shortly after her arrival from the United States where she went to witness the Grammy Award. She was rushed to her official hospital, Reddington, Victoria Island, Lagos, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.

We consider this period a gloomy moment for us and the entire Nigerian music industry in view of the circumstance Goldie passed away, the abundance of talent she has exhibited in her but eventful music career and the various opportunities her trip to the United States of America would have availed her. She is survived by her father, step- mother, brothers and sisters. We deeply sympathize with her family and fans all over the world and very grateful to all and sundry, especially, the vibrant Nigerian media for their concern and prompt reportage. We shall keep everybody informed as events unfold as we are still devastated by the sudden loss.”

Meanwhile, the remains of Goldie, who hails from Ekiti State has been deposited in the mortuary of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. Goldie represented Nigeria at the Big Brother Star Game in 2012. Her latest effort, she described as three nawti singles from her forthcoming African Invasion album are “Skibo”. “Miliki” and ” Got To Have It,” are presently enjoying heavy rotations on radio and TV stations across the continent. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family. May her soul rest in peace.