As Nigerian leaders continue to mourn the late President Muhammadu Buhari, numerous celebrities have taken to social media to express their reactions to the former leader's passing.
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's immediate past president, died in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025, following a prolonged illness. In response to this development, the Nigerian government declared seven days of national mourning to honor his legacy.
The declaration sparked a wave of tributes across the nation, with many celebrities offering varied perspectives on the former president's life and impact.
Celebrity Reactions
Singer Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his political commentary, attributed the mixed reactions to Buhari's passing to the consequences of his actions while in office. "Your legacies after life are consequences of your deeds. Innalilahi wa innalilahi rajuhun," he wrote.
Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho shared a more critical view in a video posted on his Facebook page, stating, "The man that sent DSS to come and kill me in the middle of the night on July 4th 2021 has died today."
Big Brother Naija star Tacha took a different approach, chastising critics on X (formerly Twitter). She emphasized that regardless of personal opinions, "Muhammadu Buhari was a major part of Nigeria's story. RIP."
Actress Kate Henshaw reflected on the transient nature of life, simply writing, "Nothing dey this life."
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actor Pere Egbi offered a more nuanced response, acknowledging the late president while also addressing current leadership. "May his soul rest in peace until resurrection morning. President Tinubu, as you reflect on your predecessor's legacy, I appeal to your conscience: Nigeria is hurting. Millions are broken. Many have lost faith in political leaders because the pain left behind has fermented into bitterness and hate," he stated.
Singer Portable shared his thoughts in an Instagram video, saying, "Make sure you do good. It's Buhari that offends us, not Tinubu. Buhari died in London. May God rest his soul."
Meanwhile, legendary fuji musician KWAM 1 took a more reverential approach, singing Buhari's praises in a video shared on his Instagram page and wishing him to "sleep well."
The Federal Government's seven-day mourning period continues as arrangements for the former president's burial are being coordinated by a committee led by government officials.
Stay updated with more reactions and developments by following BenriNews on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
