I'm in unbelievable shock and my hands are shaking as I am writing this, BBA housemate and Nigerian singer, Goldie Harvey, 31, passed away late last night. Goldie just arrived Nigeria from the U.S where she attended the Grammys and complained of headache. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital, V.I, lagos. were she was pronounced dead. Her death has been confirmed by her management and record label, Kennis Music. Read the statement from the President of Kennis Music, Keke Ogungbe, after the cut...
"On behalf of Kennis Music, I'm sad to officially confirm the shocking
and untimely passage of Nigeria's pop star, Goldie Harvey. With a
deep sense of loss, we announce the shocking death of our darling music
star, Goldie Harvey. Goldie, 31, died on Thursday after she complained
of a severe headache at her Park View, Ikoyi, Lagos 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 short 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 sympathise 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 devasted 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. Adieu Goldie!!!!
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