Ilang veteran singers ang nagluluksa din sa pagpanaw ng OPM icon na si Hajji Alejandro.
Sa Instagram, nagbahagi ng kanilang pagdadalamhati sina Martin Nievera, Vina Morales, Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Avanzado, at Jaya.
Pumanaw si Hajji noong April 21, 2025, dahil sa metastatic colon cancer, Stage 4.
Siya ay 70 taong gulang.
Read: OPM icon Hajji Alejandro dies at 70
MARTIN NIEVERA: "We have lost a musical icon..."
Sa post ni Martin, sinabi niyang hindi pa rin siya makapaniwalang lumisan na ang tinaguriang "Kilabot ng Kolehiyala" noong '70s.
Ani Martin: "I still can’t believe it. We have lost a musical icon and such a wonderful beautiful man.
"He was always so kind and supportive not to mention humble and extremely fun to be around. I have learned so much from this man."
Isa daw sa sa mga kanta ni Hajji na hanggang ngayon ay hinahangaan niya ay ang "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika."
Mapalad daw si Martin na nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataong mai-record ito, pero hindi pa rin daw niya napantayan ang ganda ng bersiyon ni Hajji.
Dagdag ni Martin: "One of my most feared songs to sing let alone record is this beautiful Ryan Cayabyab classic, 'Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika.'
"I never thought I could ever sing this song. Definitely not as good or as convincing as the original by Hajji himself.
"Thank you @troylaureta for convincing me to do this song. Now I’ll learn this with pride as a tribute for the man who gave us the very best of OPM.
"Rest in peace my friend. I already miss you. Thank you for the music and the memories!"
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VINA MORALES: "Another big loss in the music industry..."
Para kay Vina, malaking kawalan sa music industry si Hajji.
Sabi ni Vina, "Another big loss in the music industry…
"Tito Hajji Alejandro, it was truly an honor to have shared the stage with you. Salamat po sa iyong musika. You will always be remembered."
Sa post ni Vina, ibinahagi niya ang isang video sa huling show nila ni Hajji noong August 2024.
Dagdag ni Vina: "This was one of the last shows I sang with Tito Hajji, last August 3, 2024. Was able to be with him also last Jan 3,2025 in tacloban with THE HITMAKERS.
"(Thank you @dianepj31 for reminding me)
"I’ve been so blessed to have worked with these icons in the music industry.
"My deepest condolences to you, Sis @racheljalejandro and the whole family.
"Love and prayers"
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OGIE ALCASID: "Tito Hajji was just an amazing human being."
Kuwento naman ni Ogie, mabait si Hajji—laging nagbibiro at napaka-professional.
Post ni Ogie: "Tito Hajji was just an amazing human being. He was friendly, always joking around, kind, accommodating and the supreme professional when it came to his art of singing.
"He was fondly called the original 'Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala' and there is no doubt that all our hairs would stand with each note that he sang.
"These days have been just truly sad as we have all been mourning the loss of our music heroes."
Mensahe pa ni Ogie sa mga naulila ni Hajji, "To Alynna, Rachel, Barnie, Ali, Nino and the rest of the Alejandro Family, we send our deepest sympathies.
"We are thinking of you at this time and praying for your comfort from our Lord."
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JAYA: "truly one of the icons that will be missed..."
Sabi naman ni Jaya, nakagawian na niyang makinig noong bata pa siya ng mga kanta ni Hajji.
Ani Jaya: "I grew up listening to his music on the radio as a young kid.
"Met him a few times and found him to be very warm and funny. An amazing singer and performer, Paalam po Mr. Hajji Alejandro.
"My deepest condolences to your family and may God comfort you in this difficult time."
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DINGDONG AVANZADO: "Thank you for all the wonderful stories and memories."
Para kay Dingdong, hindi lang kasamahan sa industriya ang turing niya kay Hajji.
Sa pag-inog ng panahon, naging kaibigan na rin daw niya ito at mentor.
Kuwento ni Dingdong: "Over the years, you have been a teammate, a mentor and a dear friend.
"I truly appreciate all the wonderful moments that I have spent with you, whether it be playing basketball, golf or playing cards.
"But most of all that I appreciate are the life lessons and wisdom that you have imparted to me.
"Thank you for all the wonderful stories and memories."
Nakikiramay din si Dingdong sa mga naulila ni Hajji.
Aniya, "My deepest condolences to Rachel @racheljalejandro, Barni, Ali, Lola Nena, Nino and the rest of the Alejandro Family.
"Thank you for your valuable contribution to our music industry. Rest now Tito Hajji. We will always remember you fondly."
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