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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of the country’s renowned music icon, Lansana Sheriff, better known as Steady Bongo.
The celebrated artist tragically lost his life in a road accident on the Liberia highway.
Born on August 28, 1966, in Daru, Kailahun District, Steady Bongo gained international acclaim for his powerful contributions to Sierra Leone’s music scene. His unique sound and socially conscious lyrics earned him a special place in the hearts of music lovers both at home and abroad.
President Bio took to social media to mourn the loss, writing on Twitter (X), “H.E @PresidentBio is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Lansana Sheriff, who was fondly known as Steady Bongo. This is a significant loss for Sierra Leone. Steady touched many lives through his music, and he will be remembered for his educational and thought-provoking songs. May we always honor the impact he had on our country’s music and culture. Rest in peace Steady Bongo.”
The untimely death of Steady Bongo leaves a lasting void in Sierra Leone’s music community, where his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
Rest in peace 😭😭😭😭
Rest in peace Steady, we definitely miss you
Rest in peace
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace
Rest in peace our legend
May God almighty forgive his soul
Rest in peace sir
May he sleep well in his 🪦 grave.
Painful and sadden 😭😭😭😭😭…. Rest well our dear Brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Rest in perfect peace 🙏 tail we meet again 😭😭😭
Rest in peace sir 😭😭😭😭😭😭
May light perpetual continue to shine upon him.
RIP
Rest In Peace Legend 🙏
Rest well steady bongo
Rip Legend
Rest in peace legend
May Allah grant him jannatul filldous our legend.
Rest in peace legendary 😭😭
May his rest in perfect peace, and let us remember him everyday with prayers 😭😭😭😭
May his soul rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Rest in peace 🕊️✌️✌️ Legend
Rest in perfect peace until we meet again Lansana Sheriff (Steady Bongo)
You gone but never forget
Indeed HE , sierra Leone has lost one of it entertainment founding members,he will always be remembered in our hearts 💕💕💕💕💕. Rest in peace legend.
RIP LEGENDARY OF SL
May his gentle soul RIP
He is indid a great legend
Let the gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🙏
Rip Legend, till we meet again.
R. I. P
May Almighty Allah Grant him Heaven Legend Stedy Bongo
Rest in perfect peace legend, may Allah forgive all your wrong doing.
AMEEN 🤲🏾
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Yh Allah forgive his sin and grant him Jannah 🤲🤲
May his soul rest in peace amen 🙏
Rest in peace steady bongo 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Rest in peace steady bongo 😭😭😭😭
Is indeed a big Los for Sierra Leone entertainment industry.
However, Mr President please investigate the true cause of his death. Why is the injury at the back of his neck? Where is the driver as well as other people that were in the vehicle. We need to see the wreckage of the so called accident Mr President. Let be curious over a sudden death of every prominent people in our society
May his soul rest in perfect peace
Rest in peace legend😭😭🙏🏼
Indeed a lost to S/L entertainment. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace amen 🙏..
May almighty Allah forgive his wrong did Amine 👏🙏🙏
Rest in peace steady indeed you are gone but the world will remain to celebrate you . RIP steady
Rest in peace legend you remain in our heart 🙏🏽❤️ always
Rest in peace the hero of our time may our Lord and savior Jesus Christ place you at his right hand side now and forever Amen Amen Amen.
May Allah have mercy upon him 🙏
Ripp
R I P p