Condolence Messages Stream In For The Legendary Bi Kidude

Sauti Za Busara has confirmed that the legendary Tanzanian song bird Bi Kidude is dead.

In a post on their Facebook Page, the wrote, "It's with very heavy hearts that we confirm the news that Fatuma binti Baraka aka Bi Kidude has died in Zanzibar (19??-2013). We will always remember her and be grateful to her for her voice, her spirit, and her immortal contributions to Zanzibari music and culture. Rest in Peace, Bibi! We love you."

Meanwhile other fans on Social media sent in their condolences messages.

‏@ValentineZiki- "RIP #BiKidude:Fatuma binti Baraka (aka Bi.Kidude), a Zanzibari Taarab singer considered the undisputed queen of Taarab and Unyago music."

‏@trish_appolo - "Ooooooh my ur soul rest in Peace Bi Kidude."

@AwkwardPeter_ so she is dead for real now? R.I.P Bi Kidude."

‏@Divamimi - "RIP Bi. Kidude *tears* loved you that much and I love u so much, can't believe this. Rest in Peace, we will miss u everyday. Sad News *tears."

‏@shadeeweriss -"In God,we shall Return...R.I.P Bi Kidude..."

peter msechu ‏@msechu -"RIP bi kidude." Ethos Ent. Group ‏@ethOzone -"R.I.P bi Kidude #TaarabLegendary."

TanzaniaHaveYourSay ‏@TZHYS- "May God keep you in eternal rest and peace! Bi Kidude you will be missed and your music will always live on...."

Faith Hilary ‏@candy1world - "Grieving is normal when someone passes away but for someone who lived for so long and became so iconic, celebrate her life! R.I.P Bi Kidude."