The death of prominent Gambian rap star Pa Modou A.K.A (MJ) has been announced. MJ as he is widely known met death on Thursday in the Gambia. His remains are expected to be buried today. Below is an obituary we received from Ebrima Fatty a longtime friend of the late MJ. Please read on...
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INNALILLAHI WA-INNA ILLAIHII RAGUHUUN (R.I.P) PA MODOU A.K.A (MJ)
To the editor of the freedom news paper,
We the youths of the Gambia now we are here to send a condolence to our Dear brother and he's not only a brother, but our lovly one too we can call. I 'm here on behalf of the Gambian youths in abroad or any where in the world, to send our sarrow to our dearest brother Pa Modou Jallow A.K.A MJ who past away today in the Gambia. He was a promoter of the Gambian music.
The Management of the Freedom Newspaper also wish to extend our condolence to the family of the late musician. Here was a chap, who used to preach equal rights, justice and human rights in the Gambia. His music was widley loved. Almost all sectors of society listened to his music. His demise is no doubt a big loss for the Gambia and her people. We pray for his eternal rest.