Nigerians would not typically cry over celebrities, but on this particular day, many did. Today, June 25th marks the 13th anniversary of when the world lost one of its biggest stars, Michael Jackson.

To many around the world, his death remains one of the most significant celebrity deaths most of us will see in our lifetime.

On June 25th, 2009, news broke out that Jackson passed away at his Los Angeles home, where he was found with a weak pulse and not breathing. He was transported to UCLA Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. He was 50. The pop star's personal physician, Conrad Murray, was eventually charged with "involuntary manslaughter" because of his negligence.

Many people literally remember where they were and what they were doing when news broke out that Michael Jackson had died.

The world stood still in shock as fans tried to fathom what had just happened to our "Thriller Legend". No one could actually believe Michael Jackson could die, especially with his much awaited "This is It" comeback tour starting in two weeks.

A significant number of Nigerians, many of whom learned to dance like him as children and were even frightened by some of his music videos, are particularly devoted to and adore MJ.
For many people who grew up in this part of the world, his distinctive brand of music, dance, and tall tales made him a noteworthy character.

Today, we pay tribute to his life and artistry. 13 years later, His influence is still embedded in dance, fashion, art and music of the moment.

Michael would be remembered as a young black boy from Gary Indiana who worked hard all his life, broke racial barriers, revolutionized the music industry and became the world's Greatest Entertainer and Best Selling Artist of all time. The King of Pop, Rock & Soul, Michael Jackson

Rest in Peace, Mr Michael Joe Jackson.

#13YearsWithoutMichaelJackson

At a point this guy's popularity was being compared to that of Jesus Christ. However, while nothing lasts forever, Jesus remains thesame yesterday, today and forever. There's none like Him.

RIP king of pop. No musicians near ur talent. Rest on.

Nobody even wish messi happy birthday yesterday. Life sha. So they don dey forget him be that.