She was reportedly murdered alongside daughter Petra, by White husband, Peter Nielsen Schau, whose country has been notified concerning an investigation being conducted by the law enforcement officers in Nigeria.
The death of the singer who was not far from the fringe of promising musical acts in the country happened at a period when she was still experiencing rapid growth as an artiste – a factor that made her passing more disappointing.
Here are five things to know about the rising singer whose career was cut short by spouse.
1. Billed for Harrysong’s “Kingmaker Concert” in April 2018: Before her passing, the singer had been scheduled for the “Kingmaker Concert”, a musical event to be headlined by Alterplate Music Company artiste, Harrysong.
Other musicians billed to perform at the Warri-planned show include D’banj, Simi, Reminisce, Duncan Mighty and others.
2. Police apprehended husband in connection with murder: The Lagos State Police has arrested the singer’s husband for her killing. But they are yet to find out the reason for the alleged murder.
3. Kogi State-born singer last released a song in January 2018: Alizee is a native of Kogi State, Nigeria. She was on the course of promoting January 2018-released single, ‘Alhaji Musa’, before the alleged murder.
The track premiered on multiple music distribution platforms across Nigeria.
4. Signed to Petra Entertainment, an Asian record label: The late singer had the privilege of penning a contract with Asian record label, Petra Entertainment. The company reportedly offered her a multi-million Naira deal.
Alizee owned a Ford Explorer SUV thanks to record label, Petra Entertainment. (Vanguard News)
5. Banana Island crib where she was killed belongs to label: In addition to a Ford Explorer SUV, Alizee also received a Banana Island crib from her record label, Petra Entertainment.
This was where she was reportedly killed.