South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sensationally claimed that he is the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi number one fan.

Posting his condolences on Twitter, Ramaphosa who is currently in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) said Tuku fired up all of Africa with his music.

” Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of music legend & human rights activist Oliver Mtukudzi. He is immortalized through the contribution he made to the arts, with talent that fired up all of Africa. Deepest condolences to his loved ones. From his No. 1 fan in the whole world,” said Ramaphosa.

Mtukudzi’s death has shocked the rest of the world with high level people including Julias Malema, Raila Odinga and celebrated musicians all over the world have joined Zimbabwe in mourning the giant Tuku that has fallen.