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What killed Tanzanian President Magufuli John Pombe?

Last evening, Tanzanian Vice President Samia Suluhu confirmed the death of the country’s president H.E John Pombe Magufuli. During her live address on TBC, Ms. Samia stated that Magufuli passed on due to heart complications.

She also stated that he had slightly recovered and left the hospital, but later fell ill and was admitted at Mzena hospital again until his sudden demise.

Upon hearing this news, many celebrities took to their social media to pass on their condolence messages.  Zuchu: 'Allah Akbar. Yarabii . Nimeumia, nimeumia, nimeumia. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi Rajiuni. (God is Great. Oh God I am hurt, I am hurt. To God we are and to him we shall return.)'

Zari Hassan: 'Sleep Well father in law.'

Diamond Platnumz: ' Daah Jamani!'

Sauti Sol: 'Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and people of Tanzania following the sudden demise of President John Pombe Magufuli #RIP Magufuli.'

Vanessa Mdee: '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.'

Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga: 'I'm gutted by the demise of President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E John Pombe Magufuli whose death has just been confirmed by the government of Tanzania. So devastating losing a dedicated leader who devoted himself to the service of the poor. #RIP Magufuli.' Tanzania will now observe 14 days of national mourning, during which all flags will fly at half-mast. Follow this blog for the latest entertainment and celebrity news in the region. 

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