Denrele Edun leads tribute for singer, Goldie, six years after death

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Ajani Okanlawon
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Goldie Harvey

Thursday marked the sixth anniversary of the death of Nigerian singer, Susan Harvey, popularly known as Goldie.

The 31-year-old, according to coroners, died of “hypertensive heart disease” on Valentine’s Day in 2013 shortly after returning from that year’s Grammy Awards in the US.

Six years after, friends and fans led by the deceased’s closest celebrity friend, Denrele Edun, are remembering the 2012 Big Brother Africa contestant.

Below are some of the tributes as posted on Instagram and Twitter.

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My friend GOLDIE died 6 YEARS AGO on the 14TH OF FEBRUARY! I started to write about her yesterday, but found myself at such a loss. For 36 hours, I’ve been struggling to find the right words to describe my friend – to tell you about her, to explain why this loss is so tragic. And, I can’t seem to find them. Any death of someone so young is a tremendous loss, I know. GOLDIE was special. Dare I say extraordinary. ■ I'm so scared of losing all those memories. I worry that as time passes my mind will shed those precious gifts. But I know that even if it does, GOLDIE is in a part of me that nobody can ever touch. There’s a Central Bank shaped compartment in my heart that will hold her ‘til the day I die! ■ Here is an excerpt of her LAST INTERVIEW with @sesanadeniji for @mystreetzmagazine . ■ I'm way past this but I recall one artiste who called me exactly a day after Goldie's demise. And the convo went; "Your friend is dead? Eeeeeyah…. and I was part of the people who used to diss her incessantly. What more can I say? There'll be space for us now"…. I dropped my phone like hot coals! I was too distraught to hear the rest! ■ IT IS WELL! R.I.P OLUWABIMPE SUSAN FILANI HARVEY aka GOLDIE!

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THE FIRST POST HUMOUS COVER OF ANY NIGERIAN ARTISTE! GOLDIE – TRIBUTES TO A VICTRESS (23rd October 1981- 14th February 2013) Despite her early death, with over ten musical awards that includes 'Best Female Video' and 'Best Female Musician' and also credited with hits singles like 'You Know It' and 'Say My Name' among others in an era where she was bullied in some quarters of the media, misunderstood and her talents unfairly evaluated, GOLDIE came, saw and conquered the Nigerian music industry with grits that made her one of the most iconic female pop performer of all time. In celebration of the 6th year of passing away today 14th of February, we deliver this latest MYSTREETZ MAGAZINE COVER titled GOLDIE – Tributes To A Victress Of The Nigerian Music Industry. RIP My Friend. Read the complete cover story that includes her interview and tributes from @clarenceshotit @denrele_edun and @eldeethedon on www.mystreetzmag.com Words by @sesanadeniji for @mystreetzmagazine #happyvalentinesday #artist #musician #artiste #music #love #fashionblogger #fashion #style #innovatorsmindset ● R.I.P OLUWABIMPE SUSAN FILANI HARVEY AKA GOLDIE.

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I wonder what u were thinking as ur life ended. Did you wonder if ur life mattered? Then let me tell u that it did. That in those few days together u touched my heart with your kindness, ur laughter, ur positive energy. And above all else with ur beautiful, beautiful smile. As u were dying, did u wonder if people would remember u? Then let me tell u that I will remember u forever & hold you close in my heart. Morning of the 14th; I wake after a night of crying, a day of loss, & I have one moment…one beautiful, solitary moment when everything is right in the world because THAT is the moment before the moment when reality crashes into me like one of those displaced trailers in the wrong lane speeding! And Im suddenly awake & without air. I started to write about her ystdy, but found myself at such a loss. For 36 hours, I’ve been struggling to find the right words to describe my friend – to tell you about her, to explain why this loss is so tragic.  And, I can’t seem to find them. Any death of someone so young is a tremendous loss, I know. GOLDIE was special. Dare I say extraordinary. How do I describe the most selfless person I know? How do I explain the multitude of ways she made me better, or how she never missed an opportunity to encourage me, tell me she loved me or supported what I was doing? How do I begin to recount the dozens of organizations she helped, the people she inspired, the lives she touched? You were a treasure, my friend. When I last wrote about GOLDIE, it inspired music from someone. That’s the kind of soul stirring she motivated. She was THAT good. I am better for having known this beautiful soul. I will always miss her. For me GOLDIE was a fiery spark full of love & determination.  She was beautiful, smart, challenging, empathetic & encouraging. She always looked to grow; to better herself as a person and a professional. She was aware & spiritual – A great listener with time for friends from al walks of life. She was as selfless as she was determined & left her mark on so many ppl. Goodbye my friend. I hope that wherever u are, u finally hv peace in ur heart & soul. RIP SUSAN GOLDIE HARVEY. (Thnx to @birthday_stories for d pillow)

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