Many Africans in the diaspora did not believe that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop died. For them, Michael Jackson represented an iconic figure who is immortal. Jackson, who is believed to have died at UCLA Medical Center after being taken by paramedics from his Bel Air mansion. Many middle aged Africans grew up while listening and watching the King of Pop.
"We are the World", the song composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie aimed at aiding those in need from the African continent. Michael Jackson whom Congolese people affectionately call Mukalai Jean Kasongo visited African countries in the early 90s in a very publicised African tour.
Currently, radio stations like Top Congo FM in Kinshasa, Radio Free Africa in Dar'es'salaam are streaming songs of Michael Jackson while receiving calls from listeners who are talking about how they are already missing Michael Jackson in their lives.
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