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Feb 25, 2013 – Denrele Edun Writes An Emotional Tribute To Late Goldie Harvey
The best friend of late Nigerian singer Goldie Harvey, model Denrele Edun has penned an emotional tribute to her. Goldie Harvey died in the arms of her best friend, Denrele on February 14, 2013 minutes after her arrival from the United States of America.
She was buried today in Ikoyi, Lagos. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
Read Denrele’s tribute to Goldie Harvey below.
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 id – 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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Nathaniel
February 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Really touching denrele,death iS a path we all must take.. r.i.p goldie
joyce
February 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM
RIP
omoshalewa
February 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM
It’s really touching..,RIP goldie d world will gona miss.,
omoshalewa
February 25, 2013 at 3:19 PM
it’s really touch…RIP goldie d world will gona miss u,.
Chinny
February 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM
It’s not about writing poem, Denrele. It’s about you repenting too and giving your life to Christ. God is not a respecter of anybody. What you sow, you reap. God is giving you the opportunity of making a U turn to Him.
Empress
February 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Oh my God (sobbing).its such a pity she died.May her soul and all the faithfulls departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen!!!!!!…@Derenle your tribute got me crying all over again.I pray that the good Lord comfort yoy and her entire family during this trying times. REST IN PEACE GOLDIE
benny
February 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM
the whole world hav had what Denrele Edun said that she was a good lady when she was a life and so people talking bad about her should stop especially ijeoma harvey who didn’t speak up her mind when goldie was life so stop say bad about we all have heard what a very close friend of her’s said.rest in peace goldie harvey
Lizzy.e
February 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM
I’m so sorry about diz “EDUN” May she rest in peace. Amen!
leila
February 25, 2013 at 4:46 PM
The sadest i have ever read. Goldie was blessed to hav you. I loved her dearly, her music, the crazy eyelashes, fabulous shoes, her accent and most of all that hearty laughter. Gonna start rocking eyelashes! Will miss u my Goldie even though i will try to find consolence in your songs.
azeezat
February 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Dis is serious! Can’t stop cryin ova d surden demise of GOLDIE. DENRELE, stop mournin! I m sure she is in a beta place now.
HORIYOURMMIE
February 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM
SO SAD TO HEARING EDUN “MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
Henry Onyishi
February 25, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Weda u do good or bad,death is waitin 4u bt,try 2 live a holy life 4 it pays. Derele,take heart,may her gentle soul rest in peace,amen.
ada mercy
February 25, 2013 at 5:49 PM
denrele, what else can i add, u said it all infact just let me cry, i miss u infact
ada mercy
February 25, 2013 at 5:52 PM
i miss u goldy n may De u are a wonderful friend
Nneka Benedeth Iwunze
February 25, 2013 at 6:32 PM
HER DEATH IS UNBELIEVABLE. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN
Bolanle
February 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM
RIP Goldie
emmanuel ogbonna
February 25, 2013 at 7:55 PM
she has gone and gone 4ever d problem is hw she lived on earth.was she God fearing..these and many more should run through our heart.but wel it is said 2 say RIP 2 OUR SUPER STAR GOLDIE.
kaffy
February 25, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Denrele nd goldie’s family am sorry;jst take heart nd I pray dt may her gentle soul rest in peace.
Evangelist walter paul
February 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Eccl 3:2 A time to be born & a time to die. Job 14:1A man born of a woman is few days & full of troubles.2 He springs up like a flower & withers away like a fleeting shadow,he does not endure.If a man dies will he live again? All the days of my appointed time i will wait upon the Lord. Praise God, beloved i just want us to know that death is a respecter of no man, no matter who you are. There is no repentance in the grave that is why we must live right & ammend our ways with God. Now is the only oppurtunity we have because tomorrow may not come. The bible says that after death judgement will follow so it is not by dying but were will you be after death. This is the time for someone to give his/her life to christ. Heaven or hell decide! Heaven is real, hell is real. Goldie R. I. P
2krest
February 25, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Dis lyf is bitter bt she mkes it better lyk butter…gosh! I can jst 4get her muzikal ryms nd swag…all dsame R.i.p btiful 1
Agas
February 25, 2013 at 10:38 PM
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY THAN REST IN PEACE GOLDIE.
Agas
February 25, 2013 at 10:39 PM
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY THAN TO SAY REST IN PEACE GOLDIE.
isioma
February 26, 2013 at 7:41 AM
R.I.P
darah
February 26, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Denrele i’ve got nothing to say to u other than to take heart…A million comments from people wont take away the pain and sorrow u feel,they might not understand thoroughly how u feel,but God does…May her soul rest in peace
p
February 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Why can’t I stop crying,R.I.P @goldieharvey
Ngozi Ebhomhan
February 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM
R.I.P Goldie
tee kay
February 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Goldie dear u leave a hole in my heart I loved u cuz u have a golden heart eventhgh I never met u I cld see thru u. U’ll b miss RIP
christiana
February 28, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Miss U Goldie,,,,,,,,,,RIP