Today would have been the birthday of Grace Msalame's dad. The veteran Kenya broadcaster Tony Msalame died aged 57 after a sudden illness.

Tony passed away after suddenly collapsing at his Sheki Studios in Mombasa after he complained of chest pains.

Grace took to her social media to celebrate her dad as Kenyans celebrate the 56th Jamhuri day celebrations.

'9years on... Today would have been your bday so I celebrate My number one Hero today & always Papa♥️ Happy Jamhuri Day 🇰🇪   

Below are some reactions from People who knew him back in the day when he was a host on Radio.

namelesskenya:Yoooo... Was your dad's major fan from days of Tushauriane!!!!!💯. May he continue resting in peace as we celebrate his legacy on his bday!

kalekyemumo: What an amazing man, he contributed so much and gave us you... an amazing soul. Happy birthday to his greatness ❤️❤️❤️.

yamusau:A man who inspired us to the direction we eventually took, and a namesake. In high skool as entertainment captain, I went by his full names...I honor him today, I bless his soul, forever! May God watch over u Grace, and your offsprings, and his offsprings. Forever.

nyambura8387: Sheki legi was the in thing back then, truly missed... Continue resting in peace Tony Msalame.

cathythuo75: I loved his sheki leggi. Gave me morale when I was spring cleaning on Saturdays. He is missed🙏.

missnthigab:We got to know about Kenyan based series cz of him amazing 🙌 respect mad respect rip.