Toke Makinwa, Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, others react to Kobe Bryant's death

Nigerian celebrities have poured out their condolences in reaction to the death of former LA Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in the Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning. His daughter Gianna Bryant was also among those on board the crashed helicopter which left no survivor.

Barley hours after the news broke, celebrities like Toke Makinwa, Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Aigbe etc took to social media to express heartbreak.

MyNigeria brings you the reactions of some of the Nigerian celebrities.

Toke Makinwa: “Lord noooo, hearing his daughter was on board too. This is so sad, like why???? Gosh I’m sick to my stomach This is heart wrenching, not Kobe, whaaaaat!!!! Just like that? God pls console his family, such a legend, too sad. #BlackMamba #RipKobe. Life is indeed but a dream, Lord teach us to number our days, so that we can apply wisdom. Rest In Peace to the black mamba, so sad, #RipKobe Black Mamba Nooooooo.”

Beverly Naya: “Kobe Bryant, can’t even believe this. RIP, no words!”

“Kemi Adetiba I’m in shock. No words. Absolutely no words. I’ll have to come back for the words #BlackMamba”

Genevieve Nnaji wrote: He was more than a winner and Champion. He was the hero every daughter wished for. Rest In Peace Kobe and Gianna

Mercy Aigbe wrote: This is completely heart wrenching…., Father and Daughter gone just like that! Prayers up for the the entire family and loved ones! Sad

Davido: ” No be so … heartbreaking – ”

Leo Da Silva: ” Rest easy to a man that made me love basketball. R.I.P Mamba ???? #24forever “