Tanzania’s President of ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) John Magufuli
Tanzania’s fifth elected president H.E John Pombe Magufuli was announced dead after several days of speculations about his whereabouts and medical condition.
Rumors about Magufuli’s death had been circulating for close to a week but no official communication had been released until Wednesday evening after the Vice President, Samia Hassan Saluhu’s confirmation.
In a statement released by the Vice-president, Magufuli died on Wednesday evening following a cardiac arrest. Magufuli will be remembered for his contribution towards uniting the bongo music industry.
Following his untimely demise, several stars took to their socials to remember the leader.
Diamond Platnumz shared his disbelief following the death with a picture of Magufuli alongside a caption of “Dah! jamani “
“Eh Mungu Pumzika Salama Baba. The mysteries of our time here belong to God alone. RIP President John Pombe Magufuli. Prayers for the people of United Republic of Tanzania my home,” Vanessa Mdee posted.
Aallahu Akbar Yarabbiii, nimeumia nimeumia nimeumia.daaah,inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiuni,” posted Zuchu alongside photos of her first encounter with Magufuli.
“Amaaaan babaaaa jaman babaaaa jaman babaaaaa jamaaani. Rest in peace baba,” Nandy shared.
“My heartfelt condolences to the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on losing President John Pombe Magufuli. Eternal repose,” Bobi Wine posted on his social media pages.
My heartfelt condolences to the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on losing President John Pombe Magufuli. Eternal repose.
Posted by Bobi Wine on Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Jose Chameleone posted, “Ow dear, I join the rest of the world to mourn a revolutionary African leader President of the Republic of Tanzania John Pombe Magufuli. May his soul rest in eternal peace as his legacy of true African development for the people lives on. My condolences to all Tanzanians and his entire family. Sleep well #Magufuli.”
Ow dear,
I join the rest of the world to mourn a revolutionary African leader President of the Republic of Tanzania…Posted by Jose Chameleone on Wednesday, 17 March 2021
“Rest In Eternal Peace Dr. John Pombe Magufuli ??? My Deepest and most sincere condolences to the people of Tanzania on losing their beloved President ?? ????,” Sheebah Karungi shared.
Rest In Eternal Peace Dr. John Pombe Magufuli ??? My Deepest and most sincere condolences to the people of Tanzania on losing their beloved President ?? ????
Posted by Sheebah on Thursday, 18 March 2021
Ykee Benda also posted, “Poleni Tanzania ??? Safiri Salama Mr President ???. RIP H.E John Pombe Magufuli. Sad times for Africa.”
Poleni Tanzania ???
Safiri Salama Mr President ???.
RIP H.E John Pombe Magufuli.
Sad times for AfricaPosted by Ykee Benda on Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Meanwhile, several music stars in the +255 including Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Juma Jux, Ben Pol, Khadija, Christiana Shusho, Mario, Joel Lwaga, Dulla Makabila, among others have hit the studio to record a tribute song.
Diamond Platnumz shared a series of videos while in-studio alongside several bongo music stars in what is believed to be a recording session paying tribute to Magufuli.
President Magufuli has been very close to the entertainment industry and his support will be dearly missed. The song is expected to be out today.
At his death Magufuli was aged 61 years old. He’s left behind a widow and five children
May JPM’s soul Rest In Peace.
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