It was sunset this morning at the Ikoyi Private Vault in Ikoyi beside the Federal Radio Corporation Obalende as the body of music star .Goldie Harvey was finally laid to rest amidst tears from love ones and fans.The MIC hearse bearing the body arrived the venue at some minutes past 10am,led by a selected few friends at the head wasPresident Kennis Music ,Kenny Ogungbe.
An Emotional Service was held at the Reception of the Private Vault in ikoyi and the highpoint was a special solo rendition by Goldie”s sister and Her husband who was said to be sick and denied visa from Malyasia was there with his friend and was on hand to pour ashes into the grave.
As much as the family tried to make it a private affair,Goldie”s friends,family and fans trooped to the event despite that invitations didnt start going out till late sunday night,the family wanted to make the event a solemn and quiet affair.The gate to the venue was water tight,several people who got wind of the event and tried to gate crash were politely turned back.Several members of the Entertainment industry who ordinarily would have love to attend also were not aware of the event.After the short ceremony,her coffin was lowered and covered.In attendance were some notable media and showbiz personalities like,Bashorun Dele Momodu of Ovation,Mayor Akinpelu and Kunle Bakare.Others were D J Jimmy Jatt,Julius Agwu.Weird MC,Gbenga Adeyinka,Tee blitz,Tiwa Savage,,Jumobi Damijo,Denrele ,Chris Ubosi of The Beats,Classic,Naija FM,Olisa Adibua.Eedris Abdulkadir,Eldee de don,jaywon,Essence And Capital FEMI.
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.
Overtime 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.
Denrele’s tribute
My super star friend sways away and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says “she’s gone”…Gone where?
Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as gorgeous now as when last I saw her. Her slightly disappearing figure and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.
And just at that moment, when someone at my side says she’s gone, there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout – There she comes! That is what dying is – an horizon and just the limit of our sight.
My lifeline, my lexicon, therapist and support system…we have known lots of pleasure, at times endured ppai, we have lived in the sunshine and walked in the rain. I had acute malaria (was shaking terribly) but performed “skibobo” with you at the Industry Night and Loud&Proud show, I sprained my ankle but still shot your three videos in a row in S/A.
I left my family house and moved in with you and your family right after all the Big Brother Africa madness, I did all the damage control…
I fought every organizer simply cos I wanted you on the bill with me and split my show earnings with you. I dragged you to the American Embassy even if it meant I had to get up at 4am. I endured negative criticism because shallow minds couldn’t comprehend your brand essence – I started wearing block heels (you got me the most fabulous pair of Jeffrey Campbells) and I damned the consequences. I recorded the reality show “Tru Friendship” with you because you went on and on about it and I wanted to please you.
I have been your fierce-alter ego in all your videos, I have fought your fights, endured countless eccentric P.As with you…I can go on and on and this is how you leave me? You chose an eternal sleep over a fabulous life with me? Lest I forget, I ate the entire box of birthday chocolates Bola sent to you!
Phew, I can’t type anymore, I’m playing “Good To Me” (always disturbed you to release that song) and my notepad is a misty mass of my never ending tears. So sad when people who give you the best memories, become a memory!
The Goldie I knew, despite your success and worldwide recognition, still wondered, “Am I good enough?” “Am I pretty enough?” “Will they like me?” It was this burden that made you great…And that made you stumble in the end.
Goldie if you can hear me now, you weren’t good just good enough – You were abso-frigging-lutely GREAT! You sang the whole damn song without a band- you made the picture of a showbiz star look so perfect!
Your parting has left a void, but I will fit it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss and oh yes, these things I too will miss. Even though we are separated and for a time apart, I am not alone cos you’re forever in my heart. I will move mountains to continue your legacy, I will crash ceilings to spread your good works, I will break barriers to sell your “market” but above all, I will cherish the awesome times we spent together…You will forever be my source of infinity!
We wore the same shoe size and had the same body proportions. You made me start strutting lashes and recall I wore that black dress of yours you never got to wear? No masterpiece can ever match your face! To everyone reading this piece, let my dear friend rest in peace! Speak no evil about her, she was too good to be true!
I can hear you say to me…Mbirikoko, do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, Do not stand at my grave and cry…I am not there, I did not die!
Denrele Edun
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*crying* so touching RIP goldie