Tributes pour in as entertainers mourn Rhythm FM’s OAP, Onome Oyaide

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of mourning, following the death of Rhythm FM’s On Air Personality (OAP), Onome Oyaide.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports OAP Oyaide, popularly known as Big Tyme, died in the early hours of Sunday, 1st May 2022, over an undisclosed ailment.

“I’m still shocked over Onome’s de@th. He was okay yesterday as he was even active on social media. It’s heartbreaking to hear of his demise,” a source closed to the deceased stated.

Meanwhile, singer Darey Art Alade has paid tribute to Oyaide, stressing that he contributed immensely to the entertainment industry of Nigeria.

“An absolute influence on what we now have as today’s Nigerian Hip Hop and Pop culture.

“A true gooner, music head, professional broadcaster with a solid voice and an all round good guy. Happy ascension brother Onome Oyaide aka Big Tyme. This hurts. Love and light,” Darey wrote.

Also, tributes have been pouring in from different quarters, with many describing Oyaide as friendly.

Good night Onome Oyaide. Rest with God. We love you. pic.twitter.com/lIPQyBmXca

— Ik Osakioduwa (@ik_osakioduwa) May 2, 2022

An absolute influence on what we now have as today’s Nigerian Hip Hop and Pop culture. A true gooner, music head, professional broadcaster with a solid voice and an all round good guy. Happy ascension brother Onome Oyaide aka Big Tyme 🕊 this hurts 😢

Love and light 💔

— Dr. Darey Art Alade (@dareynow) May 1, 2022

Wow this is heartbreaking,, can't believe what I'm hearing ,Biggie was friendly and down to heart d afternoon drive was massive back in the days ( no disrespect) but no one has been able to fit into them shoes till date can't believe he's gone now Rest in power @OnomeOyaide 💔💔

— Ngage 𓃵 (@Ngage_1) May 1, 2022

Bigtyme! He was one of the good ones. No one artiste can say anything bad about Onome Oyaide. Rest In Peace, bro. This hurts.

— DJINEE (@DJINEE) May 1, 2022

I mourned the passing of Onome Oyaide (Big Tyme).

As an OAP, he was a strong voice to our entertainment industry.

May God Rest his soul in peace and eternity.

— AG II (@adamugarba) May 1, 2022