Nigerian Singer Goldie Harvey Is Dead

Goldie with Ciara at the Grammy Awards

Flamboyant Nigerian singer, Goldie, is reported dead.

The musician, who was a contestant at the last Big Brother Africa reality show is said to have died at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Goldie reportedly returned from the U.S. on Thursday before she suddenly fell ill and was taken to the hospital where she died.

“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!!” her management announced on her Facebook page Thursday night. 

The same message was tweeted with her handle @goldieharvey.

DonJazzy has confirmed it on twitter, and Big Brother Africa crew called Kennis Music act ‘Minjin’ and he also said it was true. Goldie's manager has confirmed her passing, as has her admin.

Some tweets:
OLUWAG♥LDIE @GoldieHarvey
This is Goldies ADMIN WRITING please accept what has happened and pray for her soul, in death we are all equal no matter our beef

VINA LONGPET @vinablackbarbie
Rest in Peace Goldie Susan Harvey.

VINA LONGPET @vinablackbarbie
Yes dear. RT @Jennaeby: "@vinablackbarbie: Rest in Peace Goldie Susan Harvey."Did u hear frm a reliable source maam?

Kennis Music Press Release:

“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 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.

Adieu Goldie!!!!