A prominent Nigerian radio broadcaster, Charles
Bruce Chukwuma, also known as "Chaz B" is dead. Mr. Chukwuma
was a popular presenter of a radio show "Sharing Life Issues"
which aired on Inspiration FM Radio before moving Rhythm FM. Mr. Chukwuma
abruptly signed off on air during his last presentation telling listeners his
colleague will finish the show. Friends and family said he died last week, of
complications arising from kidney failure.
Mr. Chukwuma had a kidney transplant in
2012 from an organ donated by 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.
RIP.
CREDIT: PUNCH