On December 10, 2005, Sosoliso. American actor and producer Tyler Perry has debunked the death rumours of Cassi Davis popularly known for her role as Ella Payne, in House of Payne. Download Opera News APP, By MaryKiara (self media writer) | 2 years ago. Her best friend entered Kechi into Americas Got Talent and since then Kechi has started writing her own music as well as motivational speaking.Follow Kechi here:https://www.instagram.com/kechiofficial/https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKechi/Videographer: Kechi OkwuchiProducers: Nathalie Bonney, James ThorneEditor: James ThorneClick here to follow your favourite Truly shows on Instagram! Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 plane Crash. Kechi who is one of the two survivors of the plane crash disclosed that on every anniversary of the incident, she rededicates her life to the promise she made to those who died which is "to live for them". The problem we have is with JAT, and the failure to live up to its responsibility is now the subject of litigation in London. Published by Temiloluwa oyeniyi Only two of the 103 passengers and 7 crew members survived, despite the fact that seven people were first saved. But Kechi was extremely injured . The pilot was Benjamin Adekunle Adebayo, a 48-year-old Nigerian with 10,050 hours of total flying time, 1,900 of which were on the DC-9. Violence disrupts gubernatorial primaries, Change in investment philosophy by Nigeria's sovereign fund, Bill Gates tells Nigeria "how it is" in person. Kechi later went on to take part in the twelfth season of Americas Got Talent in 2017 as a singer, and finished the competition as a finalist. Who is Bumi Adams? Indeed, there were been about three others after it, the latest being the October 29, 2006 ADC crash in Abuja which claimed another 96 lives. The producers of Extra teamed up with Artists for Traumas, Laura Sharpe, and a medical team to help the singer. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. What Were Her Top 3 Achievements Before The Sosoliso Plane Crash of 2005? Sosoliso has gone out of its way to raise funds to pay considerable sums to victims families. The pilot made an error which was recorded as missed approach due to pilot error aggravated by windshear. Pastor Odukoyas personal assistant, Bunmi Amusan (now Bunmi Adams) survived the plane crash. Her wedding was held on 21st February 2006 in St. Annes Church, Molete. There were 110 passengers on board and 7 crew members. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. The greatest challenge we have faced has been with the Port Harcourt branch of the parents Association of Loyola Jesuit College. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 (SO1145/OSL1145) was a scheduled Nigerian domestic passenger flight from Nigeria's capital of Abuja ( ABV) to Port Harcourt ( PHC ). She got married after 2 months of the crash to Babajide Adams who was a staff of an insurance company and an usher at the Fountain of Life Church owned by Taiwo Odukoya, husband of late pastor Bimbo. All Rights reserved. In response to the tragedy, Olusegun Obasanjo, the countrys then-president, cut short his trip to Portugal and vowed to revamp Nigerias aviation industry and fix gaps in the nations aviation safety regulations. A good number of families have since been paid fully. The ADC crash is another pointer to the failure in this direction. Yesterday, December 10, 2019, marked the 14th anniversary of the plane crash that killed 108 people, including popular televangelist Bimbo Odukoya. Nigerians have started counting down to days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the release date of a new 'mouth licking' hot and fresh single by one of their favourite fast-rising singers, Uche Akai Nathan, better known as Boii Nate. Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, and Herbie Hancock were just a few of the, Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, a global music icon, has postponed his highly anticipated "More Love, Less Ego" tour. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox. July 20,2021. The full payment was in spite of the refusal of our former technical partner, JAT airline of Yugoslavia, which owned the aircraft that crashed, to honour its insurance obligations to us and the passengers. The label was founded in 2019 in Johannesburg and is managed by Edo State-born Osamede Donald Omoregie. At 14.05, the aircraft was cleared to land on runway 21 with the controller advising the crew that the runway surface was slightly wet. Meet Kechi Okwuchi, a plane crash survivor who found joy as a social impact advocate on her comeback Kechi Okwuchi's life story is a very emotional one however it is her courage and character. The maiden edition of the Stanbic IBTC Banks Youth Leadership Series, last week, provided a platform that featured three exceptional Nigerians, who spoke on the imperative of resilience, hardwork and perseverance to achieve individual, corporate and national goals. She has performed at sporting events, other events throughout the United States, South Korea and Nigeria. AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. "Story of Sosoliso plane Crashed In Port Harcourt A thread! At about 14:08 local time (13:08 UTC) on 10 December 2005, Flight 1145 from Abuja crash-landed at Port Harcourt International Airport. . And so the sweet expectations and euphoria of mothers, husbands, wives, friends and associates who had thronged the airport to receive dear ones turned into deep sorrow. The. Kechi and her family moved from Nigeria to the US for medical treatment and to date she has had 100-plus reconstructive surgeries. Kechi Okwuchi (born October 29, 1989) is a Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker. Your email address will not be published. On the 10th of December 2005, Nigeria experienced a tragic airline disaster that cannot be forgotten in history. She was in Secondary School when the crash happened and was on her way home for Christmas break. The aircraft, a DC-9-32 with registration number 5N-BFD on a scheduled flight, which was to have left at 10 am, was delayed until 1.26pm when it took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145. One of the aircrafts engines was sheared off and the rear air stair broke away from the fuselage. Before the aircraft (otherwise known as Flight 1145) left the Abuja Airport, nothing within the environment suggested any evil foreboding. Some 60 metres further, the rear fuselage impacted on the exposed concrete drainage culvert at the runway. It was the Sosoliso's first and only fatal accident. This survivor of Sosoliso plane crash was a personal assistant to Late pastor Bimbo Odukoya who also died in the plane crash. Many passengers were injured at the initial collision but perished in the ensuing fire. The flight crews then attempted to add more propulsion when the TOO LOW-GEAR alarm began to ring. The actor reportedly died on Sunday in his home in France after suffering from many health issues. Not much is known about her as she goes about her life and business privately. "VIDEO: Sosoliso crash survivor, Kechi, stuns crowd at America's Got Talent finals", Crash Survivor in S/African Hospital, Mother Speaks, "Kechi Okwuchi, Sosoliso crash survivor on 'Thank You' visit to SPDC", "Fulfilled Promise a Plane Crash Survivor Graduates", "Airline crash survivor Kechi Okwuchi featured at Women of Worth gala", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kechi_Okwuchi&oldid=1125017864, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 19:38. The aircraft was engulfed in flames and initially, officials did not think any of the passengers or crew members survived the crash, CNN reported at the time. THISDAY gathered that the last meeting held on December 7 and presided by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Bayo Ojo , has already resolved the matter with Sosoliso being asked to work towards paying the families over a period of time. Tejumola invited all African filmmakers to enter their works for, The annual BAFTA Film Awards, Britain's highest honours for film, were held in London on Sunday. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the airline must only give each family of a casualty of an air crash 3 million naira, or US$18,157. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. Join 5,000+ others. South Africa-based music label, Kruzz Records, has signed Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Precious Adeoye Olugboye, better known as Preshio. Following the crash, president Olusegun Obasanjo ordered all Sosoliso planes grounded. You can subscribe by visiting our subscription page. The 31-year-old, who is one of two students of Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja to survive the Sosoliso Airlines Yes, I know her name is Bunmi. 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The current position of the minister is already sending jitters down the spines of operators. She was the student speaker at the Commencement Ceremony.[7]. Ekefre and Arch. Own A Kia Soul For As Low As N159,840/Month, Rivers Pastor Gifts Poor Window A Lincoln Navigator. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. The captain of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 was Benjamin Adekunle Adebayo. The tragic incident was recounted by the American actor's cousin Henry Winkler, who lived in the southern French town of Bozouls. You have selected an article from the AllAfrica archive, which requires a subscription. What Were Her Top 3 Achievements Before The Sosoliso Plane Crash of 2005. I wonder if that person is watching Kechi on AGT this season. The aircraft was carrying 110 people when it crashed while landing in stormy weather in the oil city of Port Harcourt. Over the years, we have been instrumental in creating immeasurable public awareness about automobiles and their maintenance, safety and traffic laws, amongst others. Please leave a comment with your thoughts on this story. Following that, the flying crews acknowledged this message. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform Launched in Yaounde, Cameroon, on November 15, 2017, the 100 MPIAY is an annual list of 100 youths of African descent, who have inspired many. The survivor was said to have left her sick bed at the Shell Clinic in Rivers State in good health. By allure1. At the time of the crash, the aeroplane was said to be airworthy. SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61HjJUST one of two survivors from a plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi is used to overcoming adversity. The Wikipedia page for the crash also mentions two survivors. The other survivor was Bunmi Amusan, who had 40% of her body burned. A visit by the aggrieved parents to the new Aviation Minister was all it took for the minister to bare his fangs. Toyota Aygo Spy Photos Leaks Looking Like A Tiny Yaris (Photos), Ship Lost 1,816 Cargo Containers After Being Caught Up In Violent Storm In The Pacific Ocean (Video/Pictures), Autojosh.com is an authoritative car blog in Nigeria. Bunmi Adams was said to have survived with a 40% burn. Its original headquarters were located in Enugu on the grounds of the airport. Similar accidents all over the world have had appreciable level of success in rescuing passengers. Visibility was also reducing due to thunderstorm in the airport vicinity. Yet, the Sosoliso air mishap did not mark the end of such tragic crashes.
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