A popular radio presenter with Rhythm FM, Charles
Bruce Chukwuma, popularly known as Chaz B has
died.
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.