by Idoreyin Sampson
The sensational Goldie passed away in a terribly sad incident on Valentine’s Day this year. She has since been buried. Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji first broke the news which was soon to be confirmed from Goldie’s official Twitter handle @GoldieHarvey
The handle released this tweet to confirm the former BBA contestant’s passing.
It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos… http://t.co/IZFM4OsY
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) February 14, 2013
To silence doubters, the handle released this tweet saying it is Goldie’s ‘ADMIN’.
It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos… http://t.co/IZFM4OsY
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) February 14, 2013
The handle also announced a candlelight procession held in her honour in Lagos on March 1 with this tweet:
It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos… http://t.co/IZFM4OsY
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) February 14, 2013
However, some of Goldies’s fans are concerned about what appears to be ill-timed tweets from her Twitter handle promoting some Nigerian movies, the tweets which come with links take you to Nigerian Movie Tube. See them below:
Adam's Desire: After the devastating news of his father's death who was accidently knocked down and killed by the… http://t.co/YX3C8DI8De
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) March 1, 2013
WATCH : King's FirstBorn: Watch free nollywood movies in english and yoruba An unhappy wedding planner (Tonto… http://t.co/CeCDGUz4Vu
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) March 1, 2013
Another promoted Nollywood actress’ latests music release, Tonto Dikeh’s Jeje:
Tonto – Jeje (Official) : Tonto, the latest music sensation release her latest single titled "Jeje" produced by… http://t.co/LfutNfschI
— OLUWAG♥LDIE (@GoldieHarvey) March 1, 2013
These posthumous promos from Goldie’s Twitter handle aren’t going down to well with her fans, though.
https://twitter.com/amaiDziwa/status/307569401731883009
@GoldieHarvey why r u using her account she is dead.u r meant to close it down not keep it going.
— sexy bella with a dash of crazy?? (@temlero) March 1, 2013
@GoldieHarvey please if you have nothing to tweet you better let her handle in peace rather than tweetin non sense. this is so annoyin
— goldgold (@ggo19968915) March 1, 2013
@GoldieHarvey Such a shame that whoever is tweeting from here cannot respect the dead!!!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!
— ADESUWA STAR (@ADESUWASTAR) March 3, 2013
@GoldieHarvey u twitting from d grave? U c my grandma?
— Erickson Edede (@EeEdede) March 1, 2013
@GoldieHarvey its just devastating 2 see dis page.plz rename it to tribute page 2 goldie.come on admin
— Miyination (@Miyination) March 1, 2013
Dear @GoldieHarvey 's Admin..its time you quit tweeting from this account..please..
— Oluwafemi Opeoluwa. (@oluwafemiope) March 1, 2013
What do you think about these posthumous tweets from Goldie’s account? Ill-timed, unprofessional, in bad taste, or just okay, the hustle must go on?
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