In Summary

  • Artists worldwide are eulogizing the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.
  • Among the artists celebrating the life and times of Tina Turner are Alicia Keys, Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton.

The death of Music legend Tina Turner who died Yesterday aged 83 has been felt worldwide with different artists taking to their social media pages to celebrate the fallen  star. Her classic hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar to date.

Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.

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Alicia keys took to her instagram page to eulogize Tina Turner.

‘’The Day I met you Ms Tina, I couldn’t believe I was standing in the presence of your greatness. I got to celebrate and then you for all the love you’ve poured out around you. The songs you sang gave us courage to step out and be our full selves. You are a fierce force as a woman and a performer! All of these things have been beacons of light for not only me, but all the people around the world finding ourselves and our fearlessness, through our vulnerability

~Alicia Keys

Oprah also took to her social media to eulogies the fallen queen.

‘’I had the chance to join Tina onstage during her ‘’Wildest Dreams’’ Tour and felt a glimpse of her enchanted world,  was so nervous that my knees were actually knocking together. Dancing on stage with her in Los Angeles was the most fun I ever remember stepping out of my box and encouraged me and every woman to do the same.’’

~Oprah Winfrey

Lionel Richie: ‘’What a life! What a show! What a talent!! Your resilience was a lesson for us all. I will miss you, my dear Friend. Thanks for the memories ‘’

Dolly Parton: “Now she’s Rollin, on to glory. Roll on Tina. We will always Love you!”  

Michelle Obama: ‘’Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself, speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain, triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the queen of rock and roll. And a star whose light will never fade.’’

By Elishifa Wangechi

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