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Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey the Nigerian pop star better known as Goldie Harvey has died at the age of 31, this according to a post yesterday on her Facebook page.
“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!!” read the post dated yesterday.
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The award winning Harvey had just returned home to Lago, Nigeria from her trip to the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. According to TMZ she complained of a severe headache and was rushed to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Kemmy Ogungbe, head of Harvey's record label Kennis Music, wrote in a statement, "With a deep sense of loss, we announce the shocking death of our darling music star, Goldie Harvey."
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Harvey was spotted hanging out at a Grammy pre-event party with fellow singer Ciara. Harvey was not nominated for any awards.
Harvey appeared on Africa’s version of Big Brother last year, stirring up quite a controversy due to her Western mannerisms.
She is survived by her father, step-mother and numerous siblings.
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