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 to Rhythm FM.
Mr. Chukwuma abruptly signed off on air during his last presentation late Friday, telling listeners his colleague will finish the show. Friends and family said he died of complications arising from kidney failure.
Mr. Chukwuma had in 2012 had a kidney transplant from an organ donated by his wife in India.He reportedly started feeling uncomfortable, complaining of rumbling within his system and promptly left the programme mid-air. He was admitted at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos, where a team of doctors battled to save his life. He gave up the ghost early Saturday morning and his corpse has since been deposited at the morgue.
Apparently in compliance with doctors’ directive, he had reportedly gone for check up in April this year and returned hale and hearty to the delight of his fans.
Burning with a desire to take his highly inspirational programme to a wider audience across the country, Chaz B had served Inspirational FM notice to quit early in the year, and transmuted to Rhythm FM, which has capacity for network broadcasting across its stations in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Awka amongst others.
Chaz B’s programme, “Sharing Life Issues” was widely acclaimed as the most popular on Inspiration FM, and his notice to leave was said to have angered the station’s owner, Erasmus Akingbola, who immediately ordered that he be paid off.
He will be missed by his cult of followers, who have come to trust and value his wise and consoling solutions to issues.
Chukuma, hails from Delta State, Nigeria. With over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Management Industry of the United States of America, Chaz B consults on management turned around the hotel and entertainment sectors in Nigeria.
Rest in peace Chaz. You will be greatly missed.
Adieu!
Adieu!
