A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has called on eminent personalities, especially in the entertainment industry, to rescue the family of the late veteran entertainment journalist Peter Thomas, popularly known as The Groove Master, from the struggles they are currently experiencing.
Moved by reports that the family of Peter Thomas, who passed away on November 25, 2021, currently faced hardship, especially issues relating to accommodation and basic welfare, NASRE directors led by Mr. Adetu Adebayo visited the widow and children of the deceased at the Ajuwon area of Ogun State and on behalf of the NASRE president, Comrade Femi Oyewale.
The delegates presented a cash donation to support the family’s immediate needs.
During the visit, Adetu described the late Peter Thomas as a respected media figure who made remarkable contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry through journalism and publicity.
“Peter Thomas was more than a journalist; he was a movement. He gave a platform to countless entertainers and shaped the careers of many of Nigeria’s top musicians. His legacy lives on in the successes of those he supported selflessly,” Adetu said.
In an emotional appeal, Mr. Adetu called on celebrities, corporate bodies, and kind-hearted Nigerians to rally around the family in their time of need.
“We are appealing to the likes of Don Jazzy, D’Banj, P-Square, K1 De Ultimate, Pasuma, and others who, in one way or another, benefited from Peter Thomas’ golden pen to step in and support his family. This is the time to give back,” he urged.
Fighting back tears, his widow revealed that the family has been struggling to survive and is now being asked to vacate their current home. She expressed deep gratitude to NASRE for their consistent support, recalling that this was not the first time the association had come to her aid.
“I honestly don’t know how to thank NASRE. This is not the first time they’ve shown up for us. It means the world to know that people still remember my husband and care about our well-being,” she said.
She described NASRE as ‘a group of truly humane editors’ who have restored some hope to her family during these trying times.
