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  • Prince died of ‘drugs overdose’

    Prince died of ‘drugs overdose’

    United States singer, Prince died of an opioid overdose, sources have said.

    A law enforcement official, who is close to the investigation, told Associated Press this was established by tests after the singer’s death in April in Minneapolis.

    Detectives have already questioned a doctor who saw the 57-year-old twice in the weeks before he died, the BBC reports.

    Prescription painkillers were in the singer’s possession following his death, officials told U.S media in May.

    A police warrant has also revealed that Dr. Michael Schulenberg prescribed medication to the singer on April 20 – the day before he died.

    The warrant did not say what was prescribed or whether Prince took the drugs.

  • 70 cheers to a prince

    70 cheers to a prince

    A thanksgiving service was held on Tuesday for the former Permanent Secretary with the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Physical Planning, Prince Adelaja Omofade, as he turned 70. NNEKA NWANERI was in his Ikeja home for the event.

    Attaining the age of 70 was something Prince Adelaja Omofade, the Omogbadero of Owu in Abeokuta, has looked forward to for a long time. He waited anxiously to join the league of septuagenarians, and when he did last Tuesday, he rolled out the drums, leaving no stone unturned in celebrating the milestone.

    Everyone rallied around him. His friends, former classmates in Ahmadiyya College, Agege, Lagos; his associates and family members ensured he had a memorable outing.

    The morning showers gave room for a bright and clement afternoon; setting the pace for what turned out to be an exciting ceremony in his Ikeja home. There wasn’t a dull moment and the Yoruba Communion Service organised by the African Church, Ilupeju, Lagos was spirit-filled and invigorating.

    The birthday ‘boy’ could not hide his joy. He moved around and received wishes and gifts from his guests who were decked in gold attires and green cap/gele to match.

    Having served the Lagos State government for 35 years before retiring as a Permanent Secretary in 1999, Prince Omofade acknowledged that the success of his career was due to the peace he had at home. He also noted that having three children and six grandchildren at his age is worthy of giving thanks to the Almighty.

    “As a Christian, and like King David, this party is a way to give thanks to God and recognise the needy and others in the community. After all, I can’t live another 70 years no matter how I try,” he told The Nation.

    He gave the secret of his good looks to the special attention he gives to his spirituality; his health and daily exercises and also advised the youth to be close to God by raising their families in the proper Christian way so that eternity will not be denied them.

  • Did Prince DIE OF AN overdose?

    Did Prince DIE OF AN overdose?

    NEWS reports coming in reveal that legendary singer, Prince who died last week, may have died of an overdose of the antiretroviral medicine used to treat him for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), before his collapse in the elevator in his home last Thursday.

    Prince’s doctors state that he was in a very serious condition the week prior to his death, while music industry sources state that Prince was down with AIDS last year, and was close to death.

    A few hours before he died, Prince was seen at a Walgreen mart close to his home where he went to pick up his HIV drugs. However, a Walgreen staff claims that Prince’s words reveal that he was set to die. As the Walgreen staff put it, “We were all just shocked that he came out last night looking so beat. We said, ‘We are praying for you’”.

    Responding to their concern, the Walgreen staff continued, “He said, almost under his breath, ‘Maybe if you had prayed for me a year ago it’d be different right now’. Then he waved and said, ‘Thanks, anyway”.

    Although relatives have warned the coroners not to state the exact cause of his death, the pharmacy store staff aver that Prince’s drugs were actually for HIV. As some put it, “The last night though, we sensed he was in trouble. One girl said he had foreign medication, and thought it was the Zika virus or something, but my friends who know the meds says he is sure it was HIV meds.”

    Recall that the iconic musician’s plane made an emergency landing to rush him to a hospital before he finally passed on. Close friends, however, state that the coroner’s report may never see the light of day.

  • Prince cremated as sister inherits fortune

    Prince cremated as sister inherits fortune

    Legendary music star, Prince Rogers Nelson, aka the artist formerly known as prince, who died on Thursday April 21, 2016 has been cremated in a small, private service for family, friends and musicians, as confirmed by his publicist.

    “A few hours ago, Prince was celebrated by a small group of his most beloved: family, friends and musicians, in a private, beautiful ceremony to say a loving goodbye,” she said. Among the people who attended the ceremony were percussionist Sheila E, bassist Larry Graham, and Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson.

    Prince had no surviving offspring, and in the event that he died intestate (without a will), his entire eight hundred million dollar estate comprising his 300 million dollar fortune, and half a billion dollar music catalogue could go to his sister, Tyka Nelson;  a self confessed former prostitute, and rehabilitated  junkie. As she put it, “I was a single mother and my boys were babies, I sold my body for food, money and pampers. I pawned the car Prince had given me and sold the kids’ TV for drugs.”

    His passing signals the end of an era. A contemporary, if not competitor, of the late King of pop; Michael Jackson, he was among the first black Americans to have songs played heavily on MTV; Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean, and his Little Red Corvette. The duo was known to play tennis and basketball together.

    Although the cause of his death is still unknown, the results of Friday’s autopsy could take at least four weeks before being released.

    Prince, 57, was found dead in a lift on his Paisley Park estate, near Minneapolis on Thursday, and fans are still paying tribute. Officials said there were no signs of injuries to his body, and no indication that he had killed himself. Publicist Anna Meacham said the singer’s “final storage” would be kept private.

    Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 to African American musician; John Nelson and Italian American singer; Mattie who divorced when he was eight years old. The child prodigy would go on to be raised by his father in Minneapolis.

    Rumour has it that he could play as many as twenty seven instruments, and played all the instruments in his first album For You, released in 1978. Prince’s innovative music spanned rock, funk and jazz. He was at his peak in the 1980s with albums like Purple Rain, Dirty Mind, 1999 and Sign O’ the Times. He sold more than 100m records. He was also an arranger and multi-instrumentalist, and recorded more than 30 albums. Hits included Let’s Go Crazy and When Doves Cry. In 1984, he won an Oscar for the score to Purple Rain, a film in which he also starred.

    His ex-wife, Mayte Garcia in a statement following the singer’s death through her manager; Gladys Gonzalez said: “I can’t even think of the words of what I’m feeling. This man was my everything, we had a family. I am beyond deeply saddened and devastated.”

  • Prince autopsy results ‘ready in weeks’

    Prince autopsy results ‘ready in weeks’

    A post-mortem examination has been carried out on the body of United States music superstar, Prince but officials warn it may take weeks for full results to be ready.

    A spokesperson for the Midwest chief medical examiner in Minnesota said his body would be released to his family later on Friday, the BBC reports.

    Prince died suddenly at his home in the state on Thursday, aged 57.

    A wave of tributes has swept around the world for the enigmatic musician who sold more than 100million records.

    In London, U.S President Barack Obama said he had started the day listening to the Prince songs – Purple Rain and Delirious.

    They had been playing, he told a news conference, at the U.S ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park, Winfield House. “I loved Prince because he put out great music,” he said. “It’s a remarkable loss.”

    Fans gathered across America to dance and sing along to hits by Prince.

    Illuminated buildings from Las Vegas to Melbourne, Australia, turned purple – the colour with which he was associated.

     

  • American singer Prince dies at 57

    American singer Prince dies at 57

    He strummed the guitars to achieve icon’s status. But yesterday, the man would change his name to  The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, died. The beat that spanned his 35-year career came to an end.

    His publicist Yvette Noel-Schure, confirmed his death at his Paisley Park home and studio. He was 57. Prince was hospitalised last week in Moline, Illinois. A rep said the artiste was battling a bad case of flu.

    Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, the American singer, songwriter and actor grew his career from his native Minneapolis. His debut album, For You, was released in 1978, sparking off a total of 39 studio albums which included Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Sign Of The Times and Batman throughout his lifetime.

    But it was 1984’s Purple Rain that gave him his No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 — released in conjunction with the film of the same name, that cemented him as one of the greatest artists of his generation, earning him two Grammys, and Oscar and a victory over Michael Jackson’s Thriller for Favourite Pop/Rock Album at the 1985 American Music Awards.

    Since the news was reported,

  • Prince dies at 57

    Prince dies at 57

    While alive, he strummed the guitars to achieve icon status. But on Thursday, April 21, 2016, the man would change his name to a symbol, known phonetically as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, died. The beat that spanned his 35-year career came to an end.

    His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, confirmed his death at his Paisley Park home and studio. He was aged 57.

    Prince was hospitalised last week made an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois. A rep said the artiste was battling a bad case of flu.

    Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, the American singer, songwriter and actor grew his career from his native Minneapolis. His debut album, For You, was released in 1978, sparking off a total of 39 studio albums which included Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Sign O The Times and Batman throughout his lifetime.

    But it was 1984’s Purple Rain that gave him his No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 — released in conjunction with the film of the same name, that cemented him as one of the greatest artists of his generation, earning him two Grammys, and Oscar and a victory over Michael Jackson’s Thriller for Favourite Pop/Rock Album at the 1985 American Music Awards.

    Since the news was reported, social media has been awashed with grief.

    Actor Samuel L. Jackson tweeted, ‘I’m Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.’

    Katy Perry also tweeted, ‘And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic. Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…’ while Boy George tweeted, ‘Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!’

    Prince won seven Grammy Awards and earned 30 nominations. Five of his singles have topped the charts and 14 other songs hit the Top 10. He won an Oscar for the original song score to the classic film “Purple Rain.”

    Throughout his career, Prince worked with several bands under a series of pseudonyms, including The Time, the New Power Generation and The Revolution.

    Following a protest against his longtime record label, Prince created a symbol under which he released an album in 1992. His 18th and final album for the label, 1996’s Chaos and Disorder, finally released him from his contract.

    As a recording artist, the diminutive Prince was prolific and released so much material to add to legendary ‘vault’ of recordings. As an entertainer, his dexterity on the guitar is a legacy he bequeaths to fans and protégées just as he experimented with psychedelic rock and funk with his latest band, 3rd Eye Girl, till the last.

    A controversial figure, following the unrest after the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody in Baltimore, Prince released the song “Baltimore.” He performed at a benefit concert in the city and gave a portion of the proceeds to youth groups in Baltimore.

  • Where is Prince Tokunbo Kayode?

    Where is Prince Tokunbo Kayode?

    The mystery on the social scene at the moment is the whereabouts of former Defence Minister, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN. No one seems to know what could be responsible for his sudden disappearance from the socio-political scene or what he has been up to in recent times.

    During his days as Minister of Defence, he was the go-to man in the Ondo State political circle. He was one of the few big boys with the right words in the right ears. High octane weddings were not considered complete without the presence of the influential man of the people.

    While he is not totally out of circulation, he has chosen to embrace low profile, causing many to wonder what could have caused his hiatus from the political scene. The Akoko, Ondo State-born was once rumoured to be interested in the governorship seat of the state in 2016, but the rumour has died down, making many to wonder if he has finally given up his interest in politics.

  • Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is new Ooni of ife

    Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is new Ooni of ife

    Forty-year old  Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has emerged  as the  new Ooni of ife.

    His appointment was announced in a press statement by the Government of Osun state early Monday morning in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti.

    The statement reads: “The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has approved the appointment of a new Ooni of Ife. He is Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi Ruling House of Ile Ife State of Osun.

    ” This choice follows the completion of the due process by the kingmakers and the communication of their decision to the Government.”

    Born to Prince Ropo and Late Mrs Margaret Wuraola Ogunwusi of Ile Opa family compound, Ile Ife , the new Ooni is a Higher National Diploma graduate from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

    He is on the Board of Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank Limited, (formerly GTHomes), GTBank Plc and FinaTrust Microfinance Bank Limited.

    He is a member of several professional bodies including ; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate Accounting Technician and a certified member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria as well as Global Real Estate Institute (GRI).

  • Prince commiserates with Ife people

    A member of the Lafogido Ruling House in Ile-Ife and President General, Oranmiyan Worldwide  Foundation, Prince Felix Awofisayo, has sympathised with the indigenes of the ancient town, home and abroad, over the demise of their traditional ruler, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife.

    He said the death of the monarch was painful considering his impacts in the development of Ile-Ife, Osun State and Nigeria as a whole since he mounted the throne of his forefathers in 1980, 35 years ago.

    Describing the late Ooni as a pride of Ile-Ife all over the world, he noted that the monarch had established himself positively in the history that would never be forgotten.

    He said Oba Sijuwade’s influence transcends Ile-Ife Kingdom, Osun State or Nigeria, but all over the world, describing him as a unifying force in the traditional, political and social arena.

    “He carried himself with dignity and candour, coupled with his wide reach in business and administration.

    “He also united sons and daughters of Ile-Ife in the Diaspora. He was always more than willing to assist Ife indigenes as a paramount ruler and traditional monarch,” Awofisayo said.