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.

Feel free to share your favourite Michael Jackson songs and tribute below.

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My guy

He is forever in my heart

The true definition of G.O.A.T.

King of pop..

Mike..

Legend!!

True Legend

He never visited Nigeria .. my dream then

Listen to most old music and you'll find out that music is a means of passing quality information or thoughts. But today, we have portable and his like. I don't even know what they are trying to pass to the younger generation

Nobody should attack me pls. I'm OBIdient

Nobody can be famous like this man in the world again.
He popular pass Jesus at a time sef

Metro FM 97.7 currently doing the needful
Michael Jackson music is timeless...
There is never a bad Michael Jackson song.

Was in ond 2 and going to warri that morning wen I heard of his death

Legend. Hero. Icon.
You are fondly remembered, Michael.
Rest on.

shout Michael till your lungs give up and you faint.
over 10 standby ambulance at every show cos people must shout till they faint.
No other musician will ever enjoy the kind of glory this guy enjoyed.

he is the greatest showman

Even in the final weeks of his life, Mike's drip was unending.
All images from "This is it" rehearsals, 2009. The biggest show we never got to see.

thesicilian:
The true definition of G.O.A.T.

No body can ever beat his records in the entertainment world. Don't forget he did all he did even without social media for promotion.

The greatest that ever did it on stage!

HAY YA!PLS O NO USE M J COMPARE D ONE AND ONLY SON OF GOD.

Listening to "Heal the world" right now, so touching.
I really miss Michael Jackson.
Rip King of Pop. The world will never forget you.

You're so right OP. I joined the world in crying over the death of this great man, Michael Jackson. Continue to rest in peace. People like you only come once in a generation. Yourself & Whitney Houston cannot be replaced. It hasn't been the same since you left. Only Chris Brown is coming close, but the vacuum you created is still there.
You will never be forgotten. The beauty of music & movies is that it makes one still feel alive. You feel like the dead person is still around you.

dahmie2013:
You're so right OP. I joined the world in crying over the death of this great man, Michael Jackson. Continue to rest in peace. People like you only come once in a generation. Yourself & Whitney Houston cannot be replaced. It hasn't been the same since you left. Only Chris Brown is coming close, but the vacuum you created is still there.
You will never be forgotten. The beauty of music & movies is that it makes one still feel alive. You feel like the dead person is still around you.

Very correct, Legends never die.

The King himself

No wonder I have been replaying this on my phone...

Karemarealty288:
No wonder I have been replaying this on my phone...

Wetin be this? Abeg o, this cannot be our own MJ.
Billie Jean is not Michael Jackson lover, he sang it himself :

Rest In Your Greatness Michael Jackson


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