Radio personality Maina Kageni has joined millions of Kenyans in mourning the death of Christian Longomba of the famous duo the Longombas.

Maina described Christian as a man who did not let his illness put him down as he was determined to do what he loved most, music.

Taking to his social media he penned

'Christian Longomba.... what can we say, apart from Thank You for sharing your gift 🎁..... you came back from brain surgery and got back into studio to do what you were born to do - create smiles on many people's faces..... To your wife, family and friends, sincere condolences.... to Lovi, be strong and keep Christian's wonderful spirit alive.... He leaves like he came - a true SUPERSTAR!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😪😪😪😪😪😪😪... .... ..'

Below are more condolence messages from fans all over the world.

Beaty Vicsha: Vuta pumzi was my favourite...ata ningetumwa na mum and happen to pass place radio inacheza huo wimbo. I always stopped to listen to the end.then naenda zangu...... it's so sad to lose such a soul....may his soul Rest in peace