By Dimeji Ogedengbe and Osagie Alonge
Less than a month to the first anniversary of the tragic death of rapper Dagrin, another very bright and promising star has passed on, in very shocking circumstances.
Multiple sources are confirming to us, that fan-favourite CD John, who emerged last year as one of the most promising acts in Nigeria’s stand-up comedy industry, is dead.
The young cracker, who became a regular performer at almost every gig/concert since late 2010 when major promoters and critics first noticed him, was on his way back from Industry Nite when he crashed his car and ended up at St Nicholas Hospital, in Lagos Island.
‘He was the MC at Harrysong’s album listening party which held at Tribeca’, a source tells us. Yesterday’s Industry Nite was dedicated to Questionmark act Harrysong who is promoting his new album. ‘He was driving back to the mainland, heading to his home at Jakande estate, Isolo when the accident happened’.
‘Yes he was the host at our event yesterday’ Industry Nite’s Matthew Ohio tells NET. ‘He was invited by Questionmark and I did not even know him prior to that. It’s just so sad if it’s true’.
We cannot for now confirm the exact location the crash happened. But reliable sources say he was driving a Black Gulf 3.
‘He was rushed to St Nicholas where he gave up the ghost at around 7am’.
Colleagues Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju Babyface, Tee A, Basketmouth, Ali Baba and a certain Tee Gee are confirming that they are aware of the accident, and reports of his death. However, no one has seen a doctor’s statement or his corpse as at press time. NET reporters are on standby at the hospital, and at his home, and we will bring you details as they unfold.
‘We’re all heading there now. Everyone is heading to the hospital where we hope we’ll meet some good news’ one of the acts told us.
The late comedian, born John Chijioke, was a truly gifted singer and comedian who tried his hands first on music (as far back as 2006) before settling for stand-up comedy. ‘He used to sing but when I found out he was funny, I pushed him to join me do comedy. He had a breakthrough before me. And now that I want to be proud of him, I suddenly lost him’ his friend Tee Gee says.
‘I’ve not even seen him this year’, Teju Babyface tells NET. ‘everybody likes the boy. What’s all this now! Anyway we’re still waiting on good news from the hospital…’
‘He made me laugh at Tribeca last night, now he’s dead. Heartbreaking.’ a fan wrote on her BBM status, early this morning.
CD John will mostly be remembered for his funny Christian choruses – a unique style where he messes around with the lyrics of popular songs; presenting his own account of how different Nigerian tribes would deliver the lyrics. With a superb voice, growing repertoire and audience control; he was set to become a big player in the competitive stand-up comedy scene. Until death put a stop to all that promise.
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77 comments
Rest In peace CD JOhn
This is saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.
CD John, rest in the bosom of your Lord.We loved you but God loves u most. Will be greatly missed. Adieu
WTF!!! But why nw? He shldn’t be dead…dis is bad
May his soul rest in peace, he was very funny esp with his musical accent.
I REALLY LUV UR STYLE,I & MY MUM WOULD REALLY MISS U.RIP.
I hope this is not true,i was shocked when i saw R.I.P CD JOHN on her bbm. Its a shocking news to me me .the guy was rily hilarious ,made me laff n indeed was talented.
If dis news is true,i don’t really know hw 2 express my feelings. CD JOHN rest in peace.
This is so sad. Such a promising talent! I pray that God will comfort especially his mother and all of us so close to him. John, Rest in Gods Bossom
We mourn another great loss! What cαη I say?!
To тнε Govt,
We pαy tax! Pls use our tax money †σ provide us with good and well illuminated roads. Enforce towing of trucks that fail on тнε highway. You нαvε тнε major role in reducing road accidents especially тнε preventable ones Lιкε this! What ιs road safety (FRSC) doing?!
In General,
Its sad! I never met тнε guy but from тнε show of lσvε displayed, ι† tells мε нε was α great guy! Let’s appreciate people Wнεяε we still нαvε тнε opportunity †σ ∂σ so. While I appreciate тнε change of profile pix †σ CD’s pix and profile statuses reflecting our remorse, I sincerely hope нε felt that kind of lσvε while нε was yet alive.
I guess what I’m trying †σ say ιs, let’s stop тнε beef and вε our brother’s keeper. I’ve got υя back!
“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not living!”
Мαч his soul RIP and мαч his legacy LIVE ON!
I can’t believe U̶̲̥̅̊ are gone CD John… U̶̲̥̅̊ would be remembered for ever in our hearts
You were indeed a funny guy. May God grant ur family d 4titude 2 bear d loss. RIP CD John
R.i.p john
This is more than sad.
i was with CD John on sunday at glo Lord of the Ribs Event and also with him last nigh at Club Tribecca, victoria island.
He is my very close pal…
was is going on…
I wish he would be resurrected in the last day…
too bad too bad…
what is going on????? this is very painfulllllll and nonsense…
pls GOD remember his soul on the day of resurrection…
i really want to see him again…
i cryyyyyyyyyyyyyy…. pain-fulllllll-yyyyyyyyy
Hey!, toooo saaaad, don’t know how to tell my wife and kids that their favourite is gone.
Am close to tears now, I loved d guy sooo much.
rip dude! sighs
RIP CD John……..ur jokes about the song Olufashola, labalaba just keeps ringing in my head. You will be missed.
dis is a saaaaaaad new why dis LORD????????????
God!it’s so painful cnt even believe ma eyes,i love dis guy so so mch damn so he’s gone nw…may his gently soul rest in perfect peace (AMEN)…..IT IS SO TOUCHN
It’s really sad,hw i wish i had d power 2 raise him 4rm d dead,his memory wud linger on in d heart of many.R.I.P cd john.
This is so sad. The good thing was that he did what he loved.
Good night CD john
So sad! D best and ripe fruit don’t last on the tree! RIP
Omg…rip cd john.estate guyz wil mis u.
We will definitly miss u CD john…..rest in peace
my friend dondollars was with him that nite. God abeg…
RIP.. Entertainers should be more careful, i beg.
This is so sad. Cd John u will be greatly missed. RIP
he was my classmate in secondary school..
I can also remember vividly wen he called me on d mornin Da Grin died tellin me bouh d news..without knwin its his turn dis time..Goshhh..dis is a bad story.;I miss him..I miss u Ernest DeJohn..U have been a source of smiles on ur mate’s faces..May ur soul rest in peace..Osaite will miss u, moses, kelechi, lucy, me Okayi..i miss u Ernest *sobs*
No. Why are the mighty falling? CD John can’t be dead o. I love his joke die. I haave it on my phone and listens to it anyhow.
I can’t beleive this. It can be true……. Noooooooo
this is so so sad i was very shock when i saw this sad news i am speechless………… may his soul REST IN PEACE
SPEECHLESS!!! I really loved this guy. He was so FUNNY……..My wife will not believe this. He was her favourite too. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
May your soul RIP,we miss u all.
Death when will you regain your sense
When will you quit this nonsense
Why are you interested in men of excellence
Men who have mandate to deliver
People on whose name lies greatness.
CD John your departure is a shock
MAY your soul find perfect peace in the great beyond.
CD JOHN,may your soul RIP,we miss u all.
Rest in peace CD_JOHN I just hope its a dream
Rest in perfec peace(cd john)amen.
Heee john, is that the end of everything,i can not believe it,i dont even kown what to say, because is just like a dream to me,pls if am dreaming God help me to wakeup from this dream is a bad one.
So sad such a talent is lost once again in this country, to the family of the deceased may God grant you the fortitude to bear the loss….R.I.P CD…
what a pity,
Rest in peace CD John.
Not again
how can he be dead…
so so so sad
Ernest John Chijioke, its so sad we lost you this time, but God knows best….. We will really miss you,Myself,Skenshy,Morgan,Shearer,B2P,Escaffiny,Khan,Wol’06 and all your lovers in LSDPC Estate and Holy Saviour’s . Rest In Perfect Peace of the Lord…
First it was alasari d artist nd now cd john may his soul rest in peace.wat a big loss
It’s so unfortunate that we lost another rear gems in the entertainment industry…First, it was Dagrin and now CD John…Entertainers, please stop taking unnecessary risk when it comes to your life…It hurts when we loose you folks…R.I.P C.D John…
I could remember the day he came to meet me in the studio cracking “opeppe opee”””” woow !!!!
so sad wot is wrong in these country plz pray
wat can i say?. I am jst dumbfounded. First it was lucky dube, then da grin nd now him?. OOOH how death takes away joy 4rm humanity…..(sobs)****.
Y should he died now he was soon good @ his craft anyway i hope i had Christ in his life.May lay wit Christ(AMEN)
Its so sad when promising youth dies,I wish other celebrities will learn from this. We were together @ inspiration FM family festival.
RIP laba laba oma seo
God knows best.
RIP C D John. for giving us a reason to laff, God will give your loved ones reasons to laff soonest IJN. Amen.
wat a sad story, d youth dat r suppose to be enlightening our soul wit entertainment are the ones goin to the grave beyond. “o Lord pls help us”
Can’t believe u just left us, nija’s comedy TROUBLE, pls REST IN PERFECT PEACE. CD JOHN. RIP
Can’t believe u left us so soon, but come ti think of it why is DEATH taking our FAST RISING STARS why? God pls console the families of JOHN CHIDJOKE, RIP NIJA’S COMEDY TROUBLE. PETERU will surely miss U
may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,
God YYYYYYYYYYYYY wen did alasari jst died now john,how can cd john die now i really like him,very funny and talented oh God pls help us stop all dis untimely death in d life of we young youth rest in peace luvu but God luv u most.
Cee dee john May ur soul R.I.P.
i cried bitterly wen i got d news of john’s death.my day my mum watched one of his shows ,she laugh n fell on d ground.its will b so sad nw to tell my mum dat d guy who made her laugh,will make her cry .well God nos d best.ADEIU BRO, R.I.P.
Though i dnt know him bt it’s painful 2hear such sad story abt 4 young star who jst came 2 limelite.R.I.P
Why ds guy? I love style so much. I cnt stop crying. I first listen 2 his jokes at tope alabi consent. Why! Why!! Why!!!. Sori 4 d family and fan lovers. I wish u r stil n d hospital and wake up. Cnt stop cringgg. Rip.
RIP CD John a promising entertainer.. Driving @ night in this society is a big risk cos as d society is full of uncertainties so is its roads.. Abandoned trucks at shape corners nd packed stationery trucks on the road without sign which has sent many to their earlier grave.. Guy RIP we all will miss u
This is a very bad news. His comedy brings joy to everyone,now he’s no more.May his gentle soul rest in d bossom of d Almighty God.
CD John,rest in the bossom of the Lord.May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.May God grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss.We love you but God loves you most.Adieu!Adieu!!Adieu!!!
all our popular personality’s re going after one other if i may ask what is going on.prayer is d only anwser.R.I.P my funny friend.
I always knew him as Ernest not CD John. Its been a while we sa,am going miss everything about him.
What a tragedy! To hear about the sudden demise of an upcoming entertainment star,you have left your footprints on the sands of time though it was for a brief period. The lord knows best and may he grant your gentle soul enough peace, rest and the family and colleagues fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
CDJ its really sad knowing u went at this prime age of yours. God knows d best. Rest in peace my man.
sorry……………………………………sun reo
Kai, wat a gr8 loss
I jst dont no wat 2 say i was so shocked wen i heard it REST IN PERFECT PEACE CD JOHN GOOD BYE