Michael Jackson: Gone Too Soon

With hit records

like “We Are the World” and “Earth Song” to his credit, Michael Joseph

Jackson was indeed a global phenomenon. His star shone bright from

Tokyo to San Francisco and all points in between, including Nigeria.

Some of Nigeria’s biggest and brightest pay their respects to the King

of Pop...

Obi Asika:

The King of Stage.

I have been a fan since I was a kid. I remember queuing up at midnight

to buy Thriller at Marble Arch in 1983. I thank God to have witnessed

this miracle from God live at Wembley Stadium in 1987.

In many ways, he

was the man who broke the colour barrier; growing up he was the first

black man to fully cross over and it seems we only respect the great

when they are gone. His music was and is still the soundtrack to our

lives and he was the first Icon to be truly global.

Now he is at rest,

finally, after too many years of pain; that is some consolation. Even

now it is surreal. Michael Jackson cannot die, his music and videos are

immortal and we will certainly not forget him. May his gentle soul rest

in peace.

Blaise:

He is a real definition of a legend. Even in death, MJ is larger than life. His influence touched generations before and after his own. He was a man fully gifted in music and the global effect of his passing shows that he rendered his service to humanity well. May his soul rest in peace.

Djinee:

Michael Jackson is

a great performer and the news about his death is a shock to me.

However, I’m a little bit surprised at the reaction people are showing

to his death. Before he died, a lot of people mocked him in his

tribulations, all for them to turn around now and speak of him as a

saint after he’s gone.

I don’t want to join the bandwagon of those

giving eulogies to him just because he is dead. I’m not happy about his

death, I think we’ve lost an icon but I’m more disgusted because a lot

of people are now insulting him by this sudden display of love. If they

truly loved him, they would have stood by him during his tribulation

time.

Etcetera:

He’s the best thing

that has happened to music, even greater than Bob Marley. He had

contributed a lot to the society, he practically lived his live for the

society. I’d like to think that he found happiness in his life before

he died.

Lami:

MJ’s passing makes you really stop and think. It’s more than the music and the dancing. It’s about celebrating who you are, making a difference, showing love, being human and yet, never giving up. It’s the end of an era and hopefully the challenge to try harder at being YOURSELF!!

Mo’Cheddah:

I’m filled with such sadness at the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of the world. A part of me still can’t believe he’s gone. For me he was more than a distant star, he was THE musical role model, the original pop idol; someone who made true magic. He really influenced my career and that of many other artists. I always thought I’d meet him but alas. I hope I can somehow do his memory proud with my music. R.I.P. dearest MJ.

ModeNine:

The world has lost

a very talented human being. People are still listening and inspired by

his old works. A lot of hip-hop tracks have spined off from his old

works. He was going through a whole lot; law suits here and there, and

there is this rumour about him being bankrupt as well but he is still

the greatest to me, he’s the King of Pop.

Nomoreloss:

Michael Jackson stood for change. I’m not mourning him, I’m celebrating him.

Obiwon:

His music lives on.

From the way he lived and died, it further stresses that everything we

are and strive for, is worthless without being at peace with the Prince

of peace.

Omawumi:

I didn’t for once see Michael Jackson dying. It’s saddening because he was a legend.

Zaaki Adzay:

I remember very well there was a time my career was very down and I

thought I was going to give up. Then I had a dream and saw Michael

Jackson in my dream; and since then, I’ve been up and up and up! That

moment was my kick off point. He really motivated me and every time I

look at him, he gives me hope.