A popular radio presenter with Rhythm FM,
Charles Bruce Chukwuma, popularly known as Chaz B has died.
Chaz B had a history of kidney health problems and underwent
a successful kidney transplant in 2012 after receiving a kidney donation from
his wife.
He died on Saturday reportedly of kidney failure. He was a
cousin of the Silverbird Group founder, Ben Bruce.
Prior to his death Chaz B was the host of the critically
acclaimed radio show, ‘Sharing Life Issues With Chaz B,’ which earned him the
2010 best on-air personality in radio award by the Nigeria Media Merit Awards.
According to the radio station, his programme “is rated the
number one show across the city of Lagos.” His show was aired on the station
Monday to Friday at 6.15pm.
Pinned on his Twitter page were the words, “Don’t look for
God in the sky; look within your own body.”
The news of his death was announced briefly on Twitter by
one of his colleagues, Benedict Afagwu, also known as DJ Humility. In breaking
the news, DJ Humility tweeted, “Rest in
peace Chaz B of Rhythm
Fm.”
About the OAP, another fan who simply identified herself as
“Excuse Me Laugh,” on her Facebook account noted, “Chaz B of Rhythm 93.7 (Sharing Life’s issues) passed on. Though it’s
sad, we rejoice in the fact that he did walk the path of eternal life. Those
words of wisdom, encouragement, excellence, discipline, prayer and love, would
forever live in our heart. Go in peace, we love you.”
Chaz B, according to the biography posted on online by
Rhythm 93.7, hailed from Delta State. He was said to have had more than 20
years experience in the hospitality industry in the United States.
He was a student of Kings College, Lagos and held an
Advanced Business Management Certificate from North Technical Education Centre
and an Associate of Science Degree in Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management from
Miami Dade Community College, Florida.
My sincere condolences
to his family… #ChazB#Rest-In-Peace
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