On this day, exactly 5 years ago, March 24, 2011, death struck in the Nigerian entertainment industry and took along a young bright star.
Fast-rising comedian, Chijioke John popularly called CD John died at St Nicholas Hospital, in Lagos Island after a terrible car crash.
The late CD John had just wrapped up duties as MC at Harrysong’s album listening party which held at Tribeca, Victoria Island the previous night.
CD John was reported to have left the venue in a convoy of three cars heading to his house in Jakande Estate, Isolo, Lagos. The convoy, according to reports, also had Gulder Ultimate Search Season 7 winner, Kunle Oluwaremi’s car before the unfortunate accident.
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It’s been 5 long years, and our correspondent reached out to Harrysong who was a close friend to the late comedian.
Harrysong tells us, ‘Words will fail me to start from the beginning. CD John was my best friend and even in spirit, till now, I miss him. He was a super talented comedian and he was blessed with a great personality’.
He continued to say, ‘his death has motivated me to work harder and stay closer to God, and I know he’s proud of me. CD my nigga, Love forever G’.
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.
