Last updated: 26 june, 2009 - 16:09 GMT

Michael Jackson passes away at 50

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Fans from across Africa, have been paying tribute to the legendary pop star Michael Jackson who died late last night in Los Angeles after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest. His album Thriller which was released in 1982 is the best selling musical album of all time. In a moment we'll look at Michael Jackson's relationship with Africa, but first here's what some of the continent have being saying about his death.

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