Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy has mourned Brazil football legend, Pele, who died on Thursday.

Pele, who was a three-time World Cup winner died at the age of 82 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.

The football star had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment.

Burna Boy Reacts To Pele’s Death

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Burna Boy  described the football icon as “a man with a strong legacy,” adding that he “will be remembered forever.”

According to him, legends never die, as they are always remembered in the hearts of the people.

“RIP Pele.

“A man with a strong legacy that will be remembered FOREVER. 🕊️❤️

“Legends Never Die they are always Remembered in the hearts of the People,” Burna Boy wrote.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that the Ogun State Police Command arrested four suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys” for abducting their colleague over sharing of proceeds of their fraud business.

The four suspects were arrested on Monday, 26th December 2022.

Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

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