Whitney was widely popular in Nigeria in the 80s and 90s. Most of her great hits were equally loved by Nigerians as they are loved in America. In a chat with Fadeke Adeniran, a university of Lagos post graduate student, Whitney was one of the most loved superstar among young Nigerians. "Her melodious voice would be forever remembered." She said. Another student, Paul Obe, said that Whitney had the greatest voice in the world, followed by Michael Jackson. He said that her high soprano voice cannot be rivaled by anyone. Emeka Ike, a businessman said, the world would forever miss Michael Jackson but Whitney would be missed more.
Reports say, Houston, 48, died Feb. 11 in a Beverly Hills hotel. The cause of death is still under investigation, but, over the past several years, her history of substance abuse and erratic behaviour overshadowed a stellar entertainment career as a recording artist, actress and producer.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bobby Brown , former husband of Whitney , Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, Bill Cosby, and Stevie Wonder were among the early arrivals at the New Hope
event.
There was New Hope's rousing gospel choir, which performed several religious songs ahead of a series of speeches and performances planned for the service, which lasted several hours.
Speaker after speaker paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston .
New Hope Pastor Joe Carter said, "We're here today, hearts broken, yet with God's strength, we celebrate the life of Whitney Houston.
Jesse Jackson , a leading black American activist and politician, said , "The memories are so powerful, the music will be with us forever. We have a lot to rejoice about.
Gospel singer Kim Burrell, a long-time friend, said, "As popular and powerful as she was, she was so brilliantly liberal and was generous with others.
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