Following the death of President John Magufuli on Wednesday evening, Tanzanian artists spent most part of the night in the studio recording a special song to mourn the late President.

The artists led by Diamond Platnumz were also among the first to mourn Magufuli who they have credited for the changes and growth of the creative industry in Tanzania.

In a video shared online the artists including Christian Shusho, BenPol, Rayvanny, Lava Lava, Marioo, Khadija Kopa are seen recording the song while in a sombre mood.

Magufuli’s death was announced Wednesday night by Tanzanian Vice President Samia Hassan Suluhu. She said Magufuli succumbed to a heart disease at Mzena State Hospital in Dar es Salaam. He was aged 61 years.

The Vice President, in a televised address, said Magufuli was taken ill on March 6 and rushed to Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Tanzania before he was transferred to Mzena hospital where he was admitted until his demise.

She further announced that Tanzania would get into a 14-day period of mourning ahead of burial plans. During the mourning period, all flags in Tanzania will fly at half-mast.