Tributes pour in as Nelson Mandela passes on

Jay Z and Beyonce with Mandela. Photo: Instagram/Beyonce

After facing health complications for several months, Nelson Mandela finally passed away on November 5, 2013 at the age of 95. As the late great African hero passes on, everyone has been pouring in their tributes to Madiba.

Read what your favourite celeb and others feel about one of the greatest men to ever walk the earth…

50 Cent: RIP NELSON MANDELA. Humbled I got to meet u

Abisoye Fagade: He was #OneInABillion, Africa can never see this kind of leader with so much vision again. He was an epitome of LEADERSHIP #Selfless #Focused #Incorruptible #Diplomatic #Courteous #Peaceful #Determined #Matured #Witty

Adaeze Yobo: Wow! Sad news  Heaven has gained an angel! The Great NELSON MANDELA 1918-2013 #madiba #nelson #mandela #raregem

Akon: A True Hero … May you rest in peace  #nelsonmandela

Alexander Amosu: Rest in peace to a hero and a role model to many…

Anderson Cooper: I remember Soweto. Election day 1994. Standing in line with elderly South Africans voting for the first time in their lives. #Mandela

Barack Obama: I cannot fully imagine my own life without the example that Nelson Mandela set

Beyonce: Thank you for all you have sacrificed to improve the lives of other human beings.

Bill Clinton: I will never forget my friend Madiba

Bridget Awosika: We may never witness another true African pioneer like you…Your selfless devotion to humanitarian causes, your courage, struggle and triumphs… simply immeasurable! What a MAN, what an INSPIRATION, what a LEGACY! #TrueLegend #GreatestLeaderOfOurTime Rest in perfect peace #NelsonMandela

Charlize Theron: My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever

Chopstix: Greatest African that walked the earth… R.I.P we miss u.

D’Prince: Nelson Mandela… May Your Gentle Soul Rest In Perfect Peace. A true HERO, a GREAT man you were

Darey: #Mandela #Greatness #Departed

Del B: We will forever draw strength and inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary example of moral courage, kindness, and humility. HERO

Dele Momodu: As world leaders march out to pay tribute to Madiba Mandela, I pray they will learn useful lessons from his life of tolerance and sacrifice!

Dillish Mathews: Rest in peace baba

DJ Abass: Good night #Madiba. R.I.P #NelsonMandela

DJ Jimmy JATT: R.I.P #MANDELA

DJ Xclusive: RIP #Mandela #SadDayForTheWorld

DJ Zeez: Our loss is Heaven’s gain. So far, so good! Madiba lives forever. R.I.P NELSON MANDELA

Dolapo Oni: #RIP Nelson Mandela

Efe Tommy Be fearless and own your reality without apology… What a legacy! #madiba #nelsonmandela #africa

Eku Edewor: Sleep Well Madiba

Emma Nyra: Rest in peace to one of Africa’s greatest advocates of peace. We love and adore you for representing Africa with your philosophical methods of peace and love. My birthday mate, may your soul rest in perfect peace~ Nelson Mandela.

Endia: Africa will forever remember you! RIP Nelson Mandela!

Fally Ipupa: R.I.P MADIBA

Falz: #RIP to a Legendary Hero. Sleep well baba.

Femi Jacobs: Remembering a Man Of Peace…whose character reflected a deep philosophy of tolerance. South Africa and indeed the world won’t be the same.

Fergie: Still others used Instagram to pay tribute to his words and his actions. Rihanna remembered Mandela as ‘one of the greatest men who’s ever lived … we will never forget the things this man has taught us, and we will never truly comprehend the level of strength that it took for him to endure.’

Funke Kuti: Rest in peace in heaven beautiful soul. The world has lost a profound human being. U were imprisoned for 27years cuz u were fighting for ur people fighting for African people and d great injustice they were all suffering. U were released after 27yrs and didn’t hold any grudges against the people that jailed u. U made peace and still tried to make sure SA nd Africa as a whole lived on perfect peace. #thankforallyoursacrifices #thankyouforyourpreserverance #thankyouforbeingyou #thankyouforlove #thankyoumadiba You earned the respect of the whole world. Africa loves u! #MADIBA!

Ice Prince: BLACK FOREVER!!!!!!!!

Iyanya: R.I.P NELSON MANDELA

Kerry Washington: RIP Nelson Mandela. God Bless You

Kim Kardashian: R.I.P. Nelson Mandela…may your principles of love be the guiding light for future generations

K-Solo: #RIP NELSON MANDELA PRESIDENT of all PRESIDENTS. #nelsonmandela #southafrica #legend #spokenwords #spiritualfather #wisdom #inspiration

Lami Phillips: He never conformed…. He always transformed. RIP to a great great man.

LL Cool J: Nelson Mandela. What a difference one person can make. #RestEternally

Lola Rae: Mr Nelson Mandela, Thank you for all you did for all us Africans. May Your Soul Rest In Internal Peace, God Bless Africa

Lord Vino: RIP Nelson Mandela. A true Hero. My Respect for this man cannot be measured. Mandela’s Life touched the whole world. We don’t get leaders like this anymore. Your greatness lives on Madiba

Lynxxx: Heavens New Angel  #RipMandela

Maleek Berry: Legendary. Legacy. Freedom. Vision. Power. Inspiration. Mandela .

Meek Mill: RIP 2 this #youngking #nelsonmandela

Michelle Obama: We will forever draw strength and inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary example of moral courage, kindness, and humility. -mo

Vannessa Amadi: Rest In Perfect Peace Mandela

Ms Jaie: I can’t believe it. But your life has inspired me to dream bigger be better and live for a purpose bigger than me. RIP

Nadia Buari: May we all be inspired by this great man! Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela! A great man who left a mark on this world! Which brings about a deep question : If you die today/tomorrow, what will you be remembered for? Rest well !

Niyola: You continue to live on in our hearts as well as inspire and give us hope . RIP

Obi Asika: Rip Madiba Madiba Lives #King #Prince #Mandela you never gave up thanks

Waje: R.I.P to the Legend ….. papa Africa

Olamide: A true leader !!! R.I.P

Oluchi Orlandi: Keep smiling in peace..! #RIPMadiba

Oprah: One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela’s home, spend private time and get to know him. He was everything you’ve ever heard and more – humble and unscathed by bitterness. And he always loved to tell a good joke. Being in his presence was like sitting with grace and majesty at the same time

Paul Okeugo: #madiba a good walk..

Prince William: It’s extremely sad and tragic news

Q-Tip: A true fighter in every sense of the word… MANDELA!

Rihanna: One of the greatest men who’s ever lived!!! #Legend We will never forget the things this man has taught us, and we will never truly comprehend the level of strength that it took for him to endure many of his years!! Thank you #Mandela

Rita Dominic: “Real heroes are those who face death for a principle – say, to save the lives of others without any promise of reward”-Alan Dershowitz.. Rest In Peace Madiba.. We WILL NEVER FORGET.

Rockie Fresh: RIP Mr. Nelson Mandela

Saeon: R I P M A D I B A

Shola Animashaun: R.I.P Mandiba. One of Africa’s greatest man that ever lived took a bow today. #ripmandela #mandela #southafrica #worldleader #breakingnews #allphotos #nofilter #erinwo #photooftheday #africa

Show Dem Camp: RIP Madiba #Legacy #Greatness #AfricanMade-Globally Celebrated

Sina Rambo: “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear” R.I.P Madiba

Sound Sultan: Salute to my Last Hero ! The world just witnessed the last hero figure bid farewell ! Last from an extinct breed ***the world is different now heroes are made public enemies by the media and social network and once it’s cool and fashionable to hate someone it trends !! #lasthero

Stacey Barthe: Cheers to a full life of change…

Stella Damasus: Rip to the greatest man of our time. The father of Africa. Our hero and our MANDIBA #nelsonmandela #freedomfighter

Susan Younis: RIP Madiba – you were truly the last historical and inspirational figure of our time

That1960chick: The greatest man ever! The most influential man ever. He fought the good fight. Lived an amazing life. He saw his legacy while he was alive. Rest in peace Madiba. I wish I had met you. There will never be another like you #Mandela #RIPMandela #NelsonMandela

Toke Makinwa: RIP Madiba, your legacy lives on! #inspiration #greatness #strength. Just one quote from Nelson Mandela changed my life for good. “Resentment is like drinking a glass of poison and then hoping it will kill your enemy.” A true hero is gone  RIP Nelson Mandela

Tola Odunsi: Hero of our time …. Hero of all time #Mandelalivesforever

Toni Payne: RIP to a great man. Nelson Mandela died at 95 years of age

Vector: #Rest well with your comrade Oliver T.

Yemi Alade: R.I.P Nelson Madiba Mandela… Your tale & greatness lives on.

Yomi Black: Another African hero has passed #ripnelsonmandela

Yvonne Nelson: Breaks my heart…..NELSON!!!!! RIP….he’s in HEAVEN