Nomoreloss’ younger brother, in an interview with Punch shortly after
the singer’s death spoke about his life, his music, what he said last and how
the late singer kept so many secrets. The interview sheds more light on the
life of the late singer. Read…
the singer’s death spoke about his life, his music, what he said last and how
the late singer kept so many secrets. The interview sheds more light on the
life of the late singer. Read…
How would you describe
your brother, Nomoreloss?
your brother, Nomoreloss?
He was a selfless person. He was down-to-earth and that was the reason
why he was not loud even though he was in the limelight. In order to be
successful in the entertainment industry today, one has to be a bit vain but my
late brother was none of that.
why he was not loud even though he was in the limelight. In order to be
successful in the entertainment industry today, one has to be a bit vain but my
late brother was none of that.
When the last time you saw
him?
him?
I was the last person to see him
before he passed away.
before he passed away.
Can you recollect your
last conversation with him?
last conversation with him?
He spoke about his daughter and music. He loved both dearly. He always
wanted his daughter to be happy and he cared about his music.
wanted his daughter to be happy and he cared about his music.
What do you remember about
his last moments?
his last moments?
As a selfless person, he never wanted anyone to experience the pain he
went through. He always called everybody to tell them he was fine, regardless
of his condition. On his last night at the hospital, he made it clear to
everyone that he was fine. In fact, he asked me to get him cranberry juice on
my way to the hospital the following morning. When we got there in the morning,
we were told he had passed on.
went through. He always called everybody to tell them he was fine, regardless
of his condition. On his last night at the hospital, he made it clear to
everyone that he was fine. In fact, he asked me to get him cranberry juice on
my way to the hospital the following morning. When we got there in the morning,
we were told he had passed on.
What was growing up with
him like?
him like?
It was pretty difficult. We did everything together. He never took ‘no’
for an answer. He was not vain or flashy and could not pretend about anything.
He was not interested in the flamboyance in the entertainment industry, he just
wanted to sing.
for an answer. He was not vain or flashy and could not pretend about anything.
He was not interested in the flamboyance in the entertainment industry, he just
wanted to sing.
Did you support him when
he made known his intention to become a singer?
he made known his intention to become a singer?
He came out to say he wanted to become a singer in the 90s. At that
time, the entertainment industry had not experienced the growth it has
witnessed today. Then in 1998, we used to gather at OJB Studios, with Tuface
Idibia and other artistes. It was difficult when he ventured into the
entertainment industry. I remember he wore my garment for his very first video.
That was the kind of support I gave him. It went on until I broke away and
delved into the corporate world.
time, the entertainment industry had not experienced the growth it has
witnessed today. Then in 1998, we used to gather at OJB Studios, with Tuface
Idibia and other artistes. It was difficult when he ventured into the
entertainment industry. I remember he wore my garment for his very first video.
That was the kind of support I gave him. It went on until I broke away and
delved into the corporate world.
Which of his legacies are
you most proud of?
you most proud of?
There are over 170 million people in Nigeria and I am proud that a lot
of people know a guy like him lived and passed away.
of people know a guy like him lived and passed away.
Are there plans to
immortalise him?
immortalise him?
Definitely, we will make plans for that.
How much support have you
received from his colleagues?
received from his colleagues?
The support from them has been enormous. The artistes that turned out
did not come because they were paid; everybody contributed based on the extent
to which Nomoreloss impacted their lives. To me, he was my brother but he was
also a brother to a lot of other people. The emotional support from them is
also commendable.
did not come because they were paid; everybody contributed based on the extent
to which Nomoreloss impacted their lives. To me, he was my brother but he was
also a brother to a lot of other people. The emotional support from them is
also commendable.
How are your parents
taking the loss?
taking the loss?
My mum has passed away but my dad is alive. He is not taking it very
easy, but what can we do. God knows the best.
easy, but what can we do. God knows the best.
Are you his only sibling?
No, I am not. He was my elder brother before he passed away, but I am
the eldest now.
the eldest now.
How does it feel assuming
the responsibility of the eldest sibling in the family after your brother
passed away?
the responsibility of the eldest sibling in the family after your brother
passed away?
The responsibility is not mine to assume but for God. I cannot say
anything but we will be hopeful and be faithful and believe that God will take
care of us.
anything but we will be hopeful and be faithful and believe that God will take
care of us.
In what ways did he impact
your life?
your life?
He was everything to me. When we were growing up, he helped me with
English Language and some proposals. Looking into his journals, one will find a
lot of proposals and projects that are left undone.
English Language and some proposals. Looking into his journals, one will find a
lot of proposals and projects that are left undone.
Is there anything you
could have done for him or said to him if he were alive?
could have done for him or said to him if he were alive?
The only regret and pain I have is that he kept so many secrets to
himself.
himself.
How do you mean by
secrets?
secrets?
That is a mysterious thing I cannot explain right now. He was not very
open. He kept telling everyone he was fine even at his last moments. His
passing is still a big shock.
open. He kept telling everyone he was fine even at his last moments. His
passing is still a big shock.
Were the both of you not
close?
close?
He lived with my family until he passed away but we were unaware of
anything. I thank God for his life and I believe God has a purpose for him.
anything. I thank God for his life and I believe God has a purpose for him.
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