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Goldie Harvey

1983 – 2013

Nigerian singer

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About Goldie Harvey

Lived 1983 – 2013 (aged 29). Goldie Harvey was a Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter and television personality.

Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie" Filani Harvey (23 October 1981 – 14 February 2013) was a Nigerian professional singer and a Big Brother Africa star.

Personal life Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie" Filani was married to Andrew Harvey, an engineer based in Malaysia, in 2005, though this fact was not widely known before she died.

Harvey had won several African music awards She appeared on Big Brother Africa in 2012 which was her first TV appearance. She and Kenyan rapper Prezzo, another BBA housemate, appeared to have a close relationship on the show.

Death and memorial After returning home to Nigeria from the 2013 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, she complained of a headache and was rushed to hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Although there were rumors that she may have used drugs that caused her death, her husband denied that possibility. According to an autopsy conducted by the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Harvey died of hypertensive heart disease, which triggered an intracerebral hemorrhage. She was 31 years old at the time of her death,

Discography 2010 – Gold 2011 – Gold Reloaded

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Sunderland
Also known as
Susan Oluwabimpe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Goldie Harvey?

Nigerian singer

When was Goldie Harvey born?

Goldie Harvey was born on 23 October 1983 in Lagos.

When did Goldie Harvey die?

Goldie Harvey died on 14 February 2013 in Lagos.

What was Goldie Harvey's occupation?

Goldie Harvey was a singer, rapper, songwriter and television personality.

What nationality was Goldie Harvey?

Goldie Harvey was Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Goldie Harvey

· Wikidata: Q4801078

· DBpedia: Goldie Harvey

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