Famous American singer Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early this morning, April 21, 2016.
His publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said in a statement: ‘It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary iconic performer, Prince, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57.’
Nigerians, South Africans, Kenyans, Ghanaians and more have joined over 4 million people already talking about the passing of ‘Purple Rain’ singer on Twitter, even as more fans are coming to terms with the shocking news on radio, Facebook and Instagram.
The shocking news comes after Prince was rushed to hospital on April 15 with a severe bout of flu, after weeks fighting the virus.
Prince won seven Grammy awards during his lifetime, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was for a minute, a Michael Jackson competitor and his career only stagnated after legal label battles that affected his identity.
See for yourself, what Africans are saying about the death of the American singer…
First Michael.. Now Prince..
2 of my music idols gone…
But never 2 be forgotten!
✨ pic.twitter.com/FhIvdc0qHT— Tunde (T.W.O) Obe (@iamTundeObe) April 21, 2016
Feeling quite emotional about Prince’s sudden passing. I loved his music when I was in university. Part of me has gone.
— Segun Agbede (@SegunThePundit) April 21, 2016
My mom just called from Ghana and I broke the news down to her about Prince death she dead as was about to cry wow
— Young Durant (@A_Geechi) April 21, 2016
Man how you wake up and your entire childhood is just gone rest in power Prince thanks for the incredible music! pic.twitter.com/fBq1NHIV6I
— Obi Asika (@obiasika) April 21, 2016
Prince was Micheal Jackson’s rival. When Micheal made the BAD album, he released a track called ‘i’m worse’.
— jEtHrO° (@Yemmy_KON3) April 21, 2016
You don’t have to be rich to be my girl,you don’t have to be cool to rule my world..I just want your extra time and your…kiss…ah #Prince
— Kelechi offor♥♥ (@kellsonpoint) April 21, 2016
Prince was def a part of my growing up alongside MJ and Madonna. Gast salute
— Kristox (@chraizwillis) April 21, 2016
PRINCE.Thank you for the music&every performance.millions are&still will always be happy when they listen to your music.
— michael nwachukwu (@ultimatemanV) April 21, 2016
watching MTV on cable TV at 9yrs old at our living room in 1004 V.I and watching prince in a suit and High heels I wanted to be like him
— JEKAJO DROPS ON 22nd (@PERVROCKER) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince, thank you for blessing this world with your music.
— Emmanuel Babatunde (@Emmanuel_Babs) April 21, 2016
Micheal Jackson died at age 50, Prince at 57. Sadly too early. But their achievements are terrific. Their music & legacy lives. #RIPPrince
— Shammah Luke (@sammygyang) April 21, 2016
“Prince? What is his surname?” Young DJ in Mombasa, Kenya, didn’t know #Prince. Well now he do! #purplerain #cream pic.twitter.com/Po6ksACCrQ
— Kati Grönholm (@KatiGRON) April 21, 2016
The whole black community is bout to be jamming to Prince all weekend long.
— Kenya the Duff (@kenya_teleea) April 21, 2016
Yeah…..and now everyone in Kenya Knew Prince Wow…
— NJOKI-GoodBadGirl!™ (@ItsNjokey) April 21, 2016
If it’s the only thing you ever do, look up Prince’s Superbowl performance. Pure magic.
— Napalm (@OtherBukowski) April 21, 2016
Seeing so many amazing pictures of Prince. Will most definitely be stealing all of them for my collection. Great guy……RIP!?!
— Olajide Alex-Oni CWM (@jidealexoni) April 21, 2016
Just got off the plane in Dominican Republic to hear Prince has died! I literally cannot believe what I’m seeing!!!!!
— Funmi Olutoye (@FunmiOlutoye) April 21, 2016
Woah! Prince is dead! #RestInPurple, larger than life you.
Imagine a reunion concert for Michael Jackson, Prince & James Brown, up there!— Chris (@Chrisgeeve) April 21, 2016
Prince isn’t dead.? Twitter just killed another celebrity right.?
— Blanche Devereaux (@Kenya_Nichelle) April 21, 2016
Prince sold more than 100 million albums. If U multiply by at least $10 That’s $ 1,000,000,000. In Kenya shillings that’s a trillion
— King JOEffrey (@JoeWMuchiri) April 21, 2016
People wonder why there’s White People in South Africa.
Other People think Prince was part of the Royal Family.
And I have a headache.— John (@linnyitssn) April 21, 2016
#Prince put the beat in a dreary South Africa in die mid 80’s. Purple Rain became an anthem, best song of 1984.
— Frank. (@UASeat4D) April 21, 2016
Prince is dead. Let me eat this Kelewele and let Ghana have it’s way with me…life my people is just to beautiful to waste. #LIVE #Ghana
— TaNesha Barnes (@TaneshaBarnes) April 21, 2016
Friend of mine just reminded me that #Prince was on one of our flights as we headed for Peace Corps service in Ghana, 1986.
— Ani Sangye (@SangyeH) April 21, 2016
Eish family in Ghana will be calling your parents that they heard their son named Prince is dead
— Africans Are Us (@africansthebest) April 21, 2016
In other news, this Prince guy en death dier like abrokyere Twitter dem for mourn oo. Ghana Twitter dier weytin concern you. Oh well ☕️
— WiLsOn (@speck_j) April 21, 2016
Here in Accra, Ghana. Just. No. words. Prince. Dead? How is a world without Prince even possible?
— EstherArmah (@estherarmah) April 21, 2016
Sheesh… PRINCE pic.twitter.com/A1wAgvcKWB
— Africa (@Its_Africa) April 21, 2016
