Emotions rang high
on Monday as late Hip-Hop star and former Big Brother Africa housemate, Susan
Harvey, was laid to rest.
The deceased,
popularly known as Goldie, was buried at Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens, Lagos.
Friends and family
rendered written tributes to the 31-year-old whom they described as determined
and loving.
One of such
tributes was a written one from her husband, Andrew.
Andrew said,
“Susan you walked into my life. It was like God sent you as a fresh breath. I
still remember your response to my first love message. You said, ‘Love killed
Romeo, sent Diana to an early grave and killed jack on the Titanic, forget
about love, just have friendship and live long.’
“Over time our
love grew to a depth I have never known. You were the best years of my life,
your smile, your desire to live your dream.”
Goldie died on
February 14, 2013 of cerebral haemorrhage and hypertensive heart disease.
The first and second
bible readings were done by the late singer’s siblings.
Kennis Music boss
Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe delivered a short Speech;
‘Lovely and
talented Oluwabimpe Goldie Susan, if I’m to start saying all I can’t finish’,
he cries, though it’s painful, so lovely to have left on Valentine’s Day, May
almighty God grant your soul eternal rest for ever and ever in Jesus Name Amen.
Derenle Edun also
had something emotional to say
‘The Goldie I knew
despite the World recognition, I would move mountains, I would break ceilings
sell your legacy and you are the best friend I forever had’, I can hear you say
to me, do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. Do
not stand on my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die.
The officiating
pastor gave a sermon on ‘what people will say about you when you leave here on
earth’.
Those in
attendance at the burial included the late singer’s husband Andrew Leonard
Harvey, celebrities like Jaywon, Eedris Abdulkareem, DJ Jimmy JATT, KSB,
Essence, Weird MC, ID Ogungbe, Keke Ogungbe, Seun Oloketuyi, Gbenga Adeyinka
1st, Dele Momodu, eLDee the don, Sexy Steel, Freeze, Olisa Adibua, Tiwa Savage
and others.
The singer passed
on after complaining of headache on February 14, 2013 hours after returning
from Los Angeles where she attended the 55th Grammy Awards.
Goldie was born to
Pastor Samuel Dipo Filani and Late Mrs. Bisi Betty Filani in 1981, she hails
from Ekiti but was born in Lagos. She attended Green springs Montessori primary
school at Anthony in 1985.
She obtained a
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Management from University of Sunderland,
United Kingdom.
She released three
albums and was planning her fourth ‘The African Invasion’ until her untimely
death.
KEKE OGUNGBE, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE AS GOLDIE GOES HOME
It was a very sad and gloomy mood at the burial of ceremony of Susan ‘Goldie’ Harvey held this morning at the Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi, Lagos. Although most of her friends and family were too shaken to talk to us, a few of her former colleagues said a few words.
Kenny Ogungbe
We give glory to the Almighty God. The giver and the taker. Nobody can question God because he knows best. It is so painful. All I can say is, may God rest her soul. It is also a clarion call to all of us in the industry to love each other, stay together and not take things for granted, because there’s no good day to die.
Kally Ikpe
I miss Goldie’s commitment to work. That’s the kind of person she was. The first thing that came to my mind when I heard the news was that it was not true. Unfortunately, it is real and she has been committed to mother earth.
DJ Jimmy JATT
Feel very sad right now. All I can say is rest in peace Goldie. I was wishing this was a dream, but here we are.
Capital F.E.M.I.
If you never really got to know her, you will never know her. She was an amazing person, it is as simple as that. It really didn’t hit me until today and it is just so sad.
Olisa Adibua
We love her and her memory lives on. I will always continue to play her music on radio as long as I can.
Julius ‘The Genius’ Agwu
It is a very sad situation. It makes you wonder what the whole purpose of trying to put smiles on people’s faces when you do not eventually get the joy. Just at the peak of her career when she had almost become a global brand, that’s when death snatched her away from us. The ‘Big Brother’, God has finally called her to come back home. You can ask God questions, but you can’t question God.
Eedris Abdulkareem
I was in Egypt when I heard the rumour. 24hours later, I called Baba Keke and he confirmed it, then it dawned on me we had lost Goldie. I would define her as happiness because she was always happy and she tried to make others happy too. When you are looking sad, she would always try to ask why and also cheer you up. She is indeed a great loss.
DJ Vinnie
We will miss her kindness, her love and generousity.
Essence
I will miss her friendship, her humility and love for friends. She was a great person. She was always interested in the lives of others and always trying to be there for everyone.
Toyin Filani (Sister)
She was a wonderful sister who loved her family.
Jacob Akinyemi Johnson
It is unfortunate that we are here under this circumstance. Goldie was a young lady that was committed to her family and career. We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Tiwa Savage
We love you so much but our Heavenly father loves you even more. Your music legacy will continue to live on. We miss you. You will always be our Golden Goldie. Rest in peace my dear sister.
Minjin
She was full of life. She was always that when she’s worried, you can never tell. She was gracious, nice and accommodating. I’ve had the opportunity of working with her, dancing with her, holding her hand. I will miss you Goldie. Rest in Peace. We love you even in death.
Kate Henshaw
I was not close to you but I had a sense that you did not care what anyone had to say about you. You hid your vulnerablilty well. You shone through your music and expressed yourself through that medium. Shine in Heaven. Shine on with the angels
Adams SoundCity
Say my name, a piece of ear splitting candy. Skibobo, a melodious hunting anthem. Her songs forever stays golden. The last time we spoke, I remembered her saying we would hang out as soon as she got back from the states for the Grammys which we never eventually did. She was a shinning beacon of hope, a lady with a lot of charisma and also my friend. In a bid to say a final good bye, tears roll down my eyes because I thought it would be another hoax but sadly, my golden sweet heart is gone. Will certainly miss you. Susan Harvey.
Weird MC
Goldie was bold, brave, fearless. She was highly ambitious. She defied the odds. She was an innovator. She was such a breath of fresh air. I admired her greatly. She had guts, she was fun to be with and very intelligent. I will miss her and I will miss the fun times. I will miss an Allie, someone who gave me strength in difficult times. Oluwabimpe Susan ‘Goldie Harvey’, you came, you saw and you most certainly conquered. Fly like an eagle till we meet again. Weird MCizzle, as you would say is bidding you farewell. Rest in Peace. I will miss you so much, my dearest friend.
Uti Nwachukwu
GOLDIE, where do I start from? My heart bleeds every time I see your videos. I just keep sighing and hissing because you left us too soon! However, I will not mourn you Goldie! Nope, I will celebrate you. In your 31 years on this earth, you accomplished what people twice your age have never and probably will never achieve. Your creativity was exceptional! A hard working intelligent soft hearted woman with an attitude that lit up any dark room.
Professionally, you were a genius! Your videos are incomparable! Your stage performances were breath taking, fresh and filled with mind-blowing choreography! A daring sense of style-you could not be ignored ! Yep, you had come to stay! But our creator had other plans. Your kindness was really humbling. Every time I remember how you supported my charitable cause without battling an eyelid, I get teary eyed! I can’t forget how pleasantly surprised I was the first time I met you in 2009. I was moved by how genuine, down to earth, pleasant and beautiful you were in person . Not forgetting your infectious smile! You stayed strong through it all and you inspired us with your strength, resilience, kindness, dedication and humility. May heaven celebrate your entry as we accept your exit. We love you Goldie, you will always be remembered. Rest in peace!
KEKE OGUNGBE, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE AS GOLDIE GOES HOME
It was a very sad and gloomy mood at the burial of ceremony of Susan ‘Goldie’ Harvey held this morning at the Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi, Lagos. Although most of her friends and family were too shaken to talk to us, a few of her former colleagues said a few words.
Kenny Ogungbe
We give glory to the Almighty God. The giver and the taker. Nobody can question God because he knows best. It is so painful. All I can say is, may God rest her soul. It is also a clarion call to all of us in the industry to love each other, stay together and not take things for granted, because there’s no good day to die.
Kally Ikpe
I miss Goldie’s commitment to work. That’s the kind of person she was. The first thing that came to my mind when I heard the news was that it was not true. Unfortunately, it is real and she has been committed to mother earth.
DJ Jimmy JATT
Feel very sad right now. All I can say is rest in peace Goldie. I was wishing this was a dream, but here we are.
Capital F.E.M.I.
If you never really got to know her, you will never know her. She was an amazing person, it is as simple as that. It really didn’t hit me until today and it is just so sad.
Olisa Adibua
We love her and her memory lives on. I will always continue to play her music on radio as long as I can.
Julius ‘The Genius’ Agwu
It is a very sad situation. It makes you wonder what the whole purpose of trying to put smiles on people’s faces when you do not eventually get the joy. Just at the peak of her career when she had almost become a global brand, that’s when death snatched her away from us. The ‘Big Brother’, God has finally called her to come back home. You can ask God questions, but you can’t question God.
Eedris Abdulkareem
I was in Egypt when I heard the rumour. 24hours later, I called Baba Keke and he confirmed it, then it dawned on me we had lost Goldie. I would define her as happiness because she was always happy and she tried to make others happy too. When you are looking sad, she would always try to ask why and also cheer you up. She is indeed a great loss.
DJ Vinnie
We will miss her kindness, her love and generousity.
Essence
I will miss her friendship, her humility and love for friends. She was a great person. She was always interested in the lives of others and always trying to be there for everyone.
Toyin Filani (Sister)
She was a wonderful sister who loved her family.
Jacob Akinyemi Johnson
It is unfortunate that we are here under this circumstance. Goldie was a young lady that was committed to her family and career. We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Tiwa Savage
We love you so much but our Heavenly father loves you even more. Your music legacy will continue to live on. We miss you. You will always be our Golden Goldie. Rest in peace my dear sister.
Minjin
She was full of life. She was always that when she’s worried, you can never tell. She was gracious, nice and accommodating. I’ve had the opportunity of working with her, dancing with her, holding her hand. I will miss you Goldie. Rest in Peace. We love you even in death.
Kate Henshaw
I was not close to you but I had a sense that you did not care what anyone had to say about you. You hid your vulnerablilty well. You shone through your music and expressed yourself through that medium. Shine in Heaven. Shine on with the angels
Adams SoundCity
Say my name, a piece of ear splitting candy. Skibobo, a melodious hunting anthem. Her songs forever stays golden. The last time we spoke, I remembered her saying we would hang out as soon as she got back from the states for the Grammys which we never eventually did. She was a shinning beacon of hope, a lady with a lot of charisma and also my friend. In a bid to say a final good bye, tears roll down my eyes because I thought it would be another hoax but sadly, my golden sweet heart is gone. Will certainly miss you. Susan Harvey.
Weird MC
Goldie was bold, brave, fearless. She was highly ambitious. She defied the odds. She was an innovator. She was such a breath of fresh air. I admired her greatly. She had guts, she was fun to be with and very intelligent. I will miss her and I will miss the fun times. I will miss an Allie, someone who gave me strength in difficult times. Oluwabimpe Susan ‘Goldie Harvey’, you came, you saw and you most certainly conquered. Fly like an eagle till we meet again. Weird MCizzle, as you would say is bidding you farewell. Rest in Peace. I will miss you so much, my dearest friend.
Uti Nwachukwu
GOLDIE, where do I start from? My heart bleeds every time I see your videos. I just keep sighing and hissing because you left us too soon! However, I will not mourn you Goldie! Nope, I will celebrate you. In your 31 years on this earth, you accomplished what people twice your age have never and probably will never achieve. Your creativity was exceptional! A hard working intelligent soft hearted woman with an attitude that lit up any dark room.
Professionally, you were a genius! Your videos are incomparable! Your stage performances were breath taking, fresh and filled with mind-blowing choreography! A daring sense of style-you could not be ignored ! Yep, you had come to stay! But our creator had other plans. Your kindness was really humbling. Every time I remember how you supported my charitable cause without battling an eyelid, I get teary eyed! I can’t forget how pleasantly surprised I was the first time I met you in 2009. I was moved by how genuine, down to earth, pleasant and beautiful you were in person . Not forgetting your infectious smile! You stayed strong through it all and you inspired us with your strength, resilience, kindness, dedication and humility. May heaven celebrate your entry as we accept your exit. We love you Goldie, you will always be remembered. Rest in peace!
GOLDIE HARVEY'S AUTOPSY RESULT RELEASED
… DIED OF HYPERTENSION
The Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, in an autopsy on late Nigerian pop star, Goldie Harvey, revealed that the musician died of 'hypertensive heart disease' which triggered “intracerebellar haemorrhage.'
According to a statement from the late singer's music label, Kennis Music, the autopsy was signed by Dr. O.O Oyewole and has put paid to speculations that the musician died of doping complications, a suggestion her widower, Andrew Harvey, vehemently denied insisting that Goldie was never into drugs for all the years he knew her.
… DIED OF HYPERTENSION
The Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, in an autopsy on late Nigerian pop star, Goldie Harvey, revealed that the musician died of 'hypertensive heart disease' which triggered “intracerebellar haemorrhage.'
According to a statement from the late singer's music label, Kennis Music, the autopsy was signed by Dr. O.O Oyewole and has put paid to speculations that the musician died of doping complications, a suggestion her widower, Andrew Harvey, vehemently denied insisting that Goldie was never into drugs for all the years he knew her.
“Goldie never used drugs in the last 10 years I knew her and I was as close as you could get,” he said.
According to Wikipedia, intracerebral hemorrhage, ICH is a subtype of intracranial hemorrhage that occurs within the brain tissue itself. Intracerebral hemorrhage can be caused by brain trauma, Non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage is a spontaneous bleeding into the brain tissue.
Symptoms include a rise in intracranial pressure which causes a severe headache followed by vomiting. Some patients may go into coma shortly after the symptoms arise.
It would be recalled that a statement from Kennis Music boss Mr Kenny Ogungbe after Goldie died clearly stated that she complained of a severe headache shortly after arriving the country from the US where she went to see the Grammys.
Hypertension, Diabetes, Menopause, cigarette smoking, Alcoholic drinks are amongst some of the causes of intracerebral hemorrhage.
Only a hand full of her closest pals may have known she was hypertensive. Goldie played a power woman in her short life as an artiste; she tried to hide all of her weaknesses.
The musician, who was a contestant at the last Big Brother Africa reality show passed away at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos on February 14.
She reportedly returned from the U.S. the previous day before suddenly falling ill and taken to the hospital where she died.
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