FREDDIE JACKSON, R&B LEGEND BEHIND “YOU ARE MY LADY” AND “ROCK ME TONIGHT,” DIES AT 70.(PHOTO).
Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Behind “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Dies at 70 R&B has lost one of its most unmistakable voices. Freddie Jackson, the singer whose smooth delivery helped define romantic R&B during the 1980s and gave generations of listeners songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced Tuesday, October 6, through his verified Instagram account. According to the memorial shared by his family and team, the singer died Monday night, October 5. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read, describing the singer as a generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music. The memorial graphic accompanying the announcement lists Jackson’s life as October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026, meaning he died just three da...
Nigerian Senate President Bukola Sariki took to his social media to congratulate Hon Minister of Environment,Amina J. Mohammed @aminajmohammed} on her appointment as the United Nations {UN} Deputy Secretary General.He wrote ''I congratulate Hon Minister of Environment,Amina J. Mohammed oh her appoint as the the United Nations {UN} Deputy Secretary General.The appointment at the UN is a testament of her competence,and an acceptance by the global community of her ability as a reformer.She has demonstrated over the years that she is in a class of her own as a technocrat.In her tenure at the Environment Ministry,which is exactly one year today,we have seen and felt her positive impact at the helm of its affairs.I urge Hon Mohammed to use her new position to demonstrate the urgency for more international intervention and donations in the North East.On our part,the National Assembly will continue to support all positive development strides of the UN,with the belief that such initiatives will better the lives of Nigerian citizens''.
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