Flamboyant Nigerian singer, Goldie Harvey, died last night (February 14th, 2013). The musician, who was a contestant at the Season 7 Big Brother Africa reality show 2012, is said to have died at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Her record label, Kennis Music has issued an official statement on her tragic passing.
Read the statement below.
'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 7:30 p.m. in the evening. We consider this period a gloomy moment forus 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 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 devastated by the sudden loss.'
Meanwhile, the remains of Goldie who hails from Ekiti State, Nigeria, has been deposited at the mortuary of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.
Biography
Mysterious:multifaceted:extremely intelligent: are just some of the words used to describe singer and songwriter Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey. This elusive diva famously known as GOLDIE, graces the Nigerian music scene with an unconventional 'pop' genre.
Born into a strict, disciplinarian family of six, in the South-West of Nigeria, in the early 80’s.
The young Susan’s world was centred pre-dominantly around Church activities, so much so that by the tender age of five, she could recite an impressive amount of Bible verses by heart. Her social circle was limited to within the walls of the Church, where her family spent most of their time, as her Mother was a Choir Mistress and Father, a Pastor.
The adventurous Susan however, found a way to break free of the limitations that surrounded her; by escaping into the world of Music as created by the likes of Abba and Celine Dion.
‘Goldie’ as she would later be known as by teems of adoring fans, desperately wanted to express herself, having been inspired by the Music, but was held captive by a deep shyness and the laws of her strict upbringing.
This self expression was discovered while she was studying for a degree in the UK. She has since been signed on to Kennis Music and gone on to win multiple awards for her hit single 'You know it'.
An energetic stage performer renowned for her use of flamboyant costumes on and off camera,Goldie is an international icon with a fan base depicting as much...
The Kennis Music Diva, United Nation Ambassador for peace, FRS celebrity marshal, and multiple award winning Pop ariste GOLDIE HARVEY was set to take Africa by storm with her forthcmig project ”The africa invasion Album which she was going to feature top african acts from 12 different african countries
Her 3 latest singles features Miliki with Navio of Uganda, While the other two are Give it to me with J Martins from Nigeria, and Skibobo with 2012 Channel O award winning AY of Tanzania. The videos to her latest tracks were recently shot in Johannesburg South Africa.
Goldie I pray u have enternal rest. Will miss u dearly. S. A on 2013-02-26 15:07:11
ooo wat a lose to d entire nigeria artist movie industry acept my sympathy take heart and leave d rest 4 god to do once again goldie harvey rest in peace amen justin on 2013-02-26 03:11:13
It was hard to believe and very sad to hear that our georgous and multitalented Goldie is gone forever. Continue to rest in the blossom of our lord almighty. Akuluouno on 2013-02-25 15:30:47
the girl in gold use to admire her alot specially the way she go about with life simple and not difficult hills on 2013-02-19 14:31:09
She truely was a legend with a short reign whose foot print can't be erased.. R.I.P GOLDIE Grace Nkanta on 2013-02-17 02:07:32
