Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star who recently passed on after he was involved in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on the morning of January 26. According to reports, the crash took him and four others. According to TMZ who confirmed the news of his death, Bryant was traveling with four other people in his private helicopter when it crashed, killing everyone on board. His daughter, Gianna was also on board.
The cause of the crash is said to be under investigation. According to eyewitness report, the helicopter’s engine could be heard sputtering before it crashed.
It is unclear where the chopper departed from or where it was headed. Bryant up until his death, was the winner of five NBA championships and 18 All-Star titles before he retired in 2016. The 41-year-old is survived by his wife, Vanessa and their three remaining daughters namely Natalia and Bianca and their newborn daughter, Capri.
