24th March, 2011
Barely a day after the burial of Ahmed Durojaiye Alasari, Nigeriaâ€
P.M.News
Reliable sources said he was driving a Black Gulf 3 car which ran into a stationary vehicle on Lagos Island.
From the accident scene, he was rushed to St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island, where he died at around 7 this morning.
He was on his way back from the “Industry Nite†dedicated to Questionmark Recordsâ€
A source said: “He was driving back to the mainland, heading to his home at Jakande Estate, Isolo when the accident happened. He was rushed to nearby St. Nicholas Hospital where he died around 7 this morning.â€
The shocking death of CD John, who emerged last year as one of the most promising acts in Nigeriaâ€
The young comedian became a regular performer and fansâ€
Colleagues like Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju Babyface, Tee A, Basketmouth and Ali Baba have confirmed his death and expressed grief.
The late comedian, born John Chijioke, was a truly gifted singer and comedian who tried his hands first on music before he settled for stand-up comedy.
CD John will mostly be remembered for his funny Christian choruses – a unique style where he mimics 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, he was control on the verge of becoming a big player in the competitive stand-up comedy scene. When death put a stop to all that promise.
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In his condolence message, Sound Sultan tweeted: “Just heard about the passing away of the comedian CD John. This is really sad cause he was just starting. R.I.P CD John.â€
PR aficionado, Adekunle Ayeni tweets: “RIP CD John. Such an amazing talent! Goodluck to the rest of us on death row. Ours is coming. May it now be now. Amin.â€
—Funsho Arogundade