Adieu Goldie

                         

It came as a shock to us all and to many who could not believe it was true, but as we've come to accept and confirm now: Goldie, Nigerian music sensation and former Big Brother Africa Housemate, is dead.

Goldie died on Thursday under mysterious circumstances, which have not yet been explained. She had just returned from the US where she'd gone to witness the Grammy Awards, and suddenly took ill and was taken to Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island where she died a few hours later in the arms ofn her close friend, Denrele, a source reported.

her management then went on her facebook page and Twitter handle, Thursday night and announced, "It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos from LA. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord – Admin!!"

Details of the late singer's final moments were released in a statement by the Kenny Ogungbe, CEO of her record label, Kennis Music. It reads:

"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 shortly after her arrival from the United States where she went to witness the Grammy Award.

"She was rushed from her Park View, Ikoyi, Lagos residence to her official hospital, Reddington, Victoria Island, Lagos, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival at exactly 7:30pm in the evening.We consider this period a gloomy moment for us and the entire Nigerian music industry in view of the circumstance in which she passed away; the abundance of talent she 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 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 devastated by the sudden loss."

Her remains have been deposited at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH mortuary.

As information comes out regarding cause of death, we will inform.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Adieu, Goldie.

Info Source: Vanguard Newspapers