Andrew Bernell Onifade’, known as “Mista Chase”, of 101 Tewkesbury Quay, Yorktown, VA was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2019. Andrew was born January 19, 1968 in Huntington, New York to Valerie Denise Desir (Jefferson) and the late Abayomi Onifade’. Andrew graduated from North Dorchester High School, Hurlock, Maryland where he studied music and competed in field and track. Andrew continued his Education in music at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Andrew excelled in his 30+ year music career as a radio personality and DJ for several different AM and FM radio stations. He began his career in Radio Broadcasting in Salisbury, Maryland WJDY. He then moved to OC 104. In 1993, he relocated to Virginia where he joined WOWI 103 JAMZ in Norfolk, Virginia. He began working for Clear Channel, currently known as iHeart Media. Andrew relocated to Detroit, MI in 2005 and joined WJLB 97.9 until January 2014. From 2014-2017 he worked with WMXD 92.3. From 2017-2018 he joined 105.1 The Bounce. After returning to Virginia, Andrew worked with Hampton University’s Smooth 88.1 WHOV. Andrew hosted many platinum recording artists and rising stars in the music industry throughout his career and established himself as a source of advice
for relationships and counseling.
Andrew loved the Lord and was a philanthropist. He helped feed the homeless, gave away coats for kids, Toys for Tots Drive, and many others acts of kindness. Andrew provided service to the community. To know him was to know his generous and kind spirit, for he knew the value of giving without the expectation of receiving. Andrew was a positive influence in the lives of many. Jade Eugenia Onifade’, his loving wife, is left to cherish his memory. They were married for over 20 years. He is survived by his mother, Valerie Denise Desir (Jefferson), Naomi Jefferson, a step- grandmother, a brother, Charles B. Hawkins III (Reginia) and a sister, Danielle H. Johnson (Demetrius), his aunts Pamela Martin (Clinton) and Cynthia Augustus, uncles Paul Jefferson, Melvin Jefferson and the late Kevin Jefferson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Andrew has a brother and sister in Lagos, Nigeria where his father resided. They are Adewunmi Onifade’ (brother) and Bola Onifade’ (sister). Andrew connected with them in 2017. Also left to cherish his memory are co- workers and co-hosts of the various radio stations in which he was affiliated. Andrew is especially grateful to his kidney donor, Jason Hankins (Arica). Not only was Jason a donor, he and Andrew became best friends. Jason and his family were like family to Andrew. For a young man with humble beginnings, to haves the opportunity to serve multiple audiences with an upbeat and positive spirit, we are the ones who were blessed to have Andrew’s presence.
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Charlie says
June 14, 2019 at 1:32 pmChase, You have been my friend for 20 years. God knows I am going to miss you. We shared so many secrets. Not only will I miss hearing your distinct voice that shook the crowd, I am going to miss the most the words of wisdom you shared with me. That you shared with the world. I’ve been blessed to have a true friend like you. You were right. We will always be best friends…..Cancer & Capricorn!!!! as you would say. Bless you mt friend.
Christina says
June 14, 2019 at 4:04 pmChase, I am truly going to miss you. You’ve been a great friend since 1997 and I feel a void without you here. You touched the lives of so many and was just a wealth of knowledge. Your advice was like no other and that voice was amazing. Praying for your family and can’t believe that you’re gone.
Lamont Simmons says
June 15, 2019 at 1:25 amMy condolences!
Arica Hankins says
June 15, 2019 at 12:56 pmNot thinking that this day would ever come, I have no words prepared. Even after visiting you in the hospital, I looked forward to our next convo. I will forever miss your golden voice and that bigger than life laugh that filled a room. You are one in a million.
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AnJanette Jackson says
June 15, 2019 at 6:24 pmSending love, (((hugs))) & prayers Jade & the entire family & friends. ❤️RIP❤️Chase, gone but will never be forgotten
Onifade Adewunmi says
June 16, 2019 at 12:27 pmWe all will learn from how you have lived. I’ll always love and miss you brother….
Vannessa Richardson says
July 11, 2020 at 6:26 pmOMG, My heart still hurts. You were my friend, my psychiatrist and you knew the good, bad and ugly sides of me. I was so happy when God blessed you to meet Jade. You being happy made me happy. When you told me you had asked her to marry you, I was instantly inspired to write you guys a poem. “Chasing your dreams”. I love you and you’ll never be forgotten. My mom called you the “Man behind that powerful voice”. You called her the “Chitling Lady”. I was really looking forward to you meeting Troy, so we could have couple dates together. We’ve been friends since 1992, whenever we talked it was always like the very first time. I miss you so much ole friend, some people go through a lifetime never meeting a true and loyal friend. I thank God he blessed my life with you. My last poem for you “EVEN THOUGH HE CALLED YOU HOME” When you left it was hard to bare, I took it for granted that I’d call and you’d be there. You fought a good fight to prolong your time, but God dispatched your other Angel to tell you it was fine. No more pain no more tears cause you didn’t want to go, you didn’t want to leave your mom or Jade but your body couldn’t take any more. Your memories will never be forgotten and our love for you will never fade, cause God blessed you to be the best when he sent your first Angel Jade. She put a light within you and we could feel it whenever you went on Air, it’s still going to be hard to turn on the radio and you’re not up there. Some days will be brighter, thinking of a memory finding myself laughing alone, You made so many days for me brighter, thank you ole friend ” Even though God had to call you on home”
Dana Jones says
June 17, 2019 at 8:16 amPrayers and Condolences Mrs Onifade and family. 103 Jamz in the morning Chase kept us laughing and jamming. A great radio personality and a great friend the 757 will truly miss!
Jones Family
Nathan Taib says
June 17, 2019 at 12:49 pmChase I can’t believe you’re gone. You were always such a good friend to me and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. We always had a good time hanging out and I miss being able to come thru and kick it with you. I never thought that day in Michigan before you left would be the last time I got to see you in person. I’m so sorry for not calling more, I called hours before you left us, hoping to get an answer. I want to thank you so much for always being a great friend to me man, one of the realest people I’ve ever met in my life. I wish you didn’t have to go through all that pain and suffering. My heart goes out to Jade and your family and all your friends. You’re a Detroit legend and you’ll never be forgotten. I hope I get the chance to see you again on the other side.