Martin Nievera, nagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ni Hajji Alejandro
- Martin Nievera paid tribute to Hajji Alejandro on Instagram shortly after news of his passing
- He described Hajji as a kind, humble, and supportive musical icon who deeply influenced him
- Nievera shared his connection to the Ryan Cayabyab classic “Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika,” originally sung by Hajji
- The acclamed singer vowed to perform the song as a tribute and thanked Hajji for the music and memories
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Hours after news broke of the passing of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legend Hajji Alejandro, fellow music icon Martin Nievera took to Instagram to express his grief and admiration, calling Hajji a “musical icon” and a “wonderful beautiful man.”
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“I still can’t believe it,” Nievera wrote in his heartfelt post. “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.”
Nievera shared how much he learned from Hajji over the years, recalling a personal connection to one of Alejandro’s most iconic songs, Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika, composed by Ryan Cayabyab.
“One of my most feared songs to sing let alone record is this beautiful Ryan Cayabyab classic,” Nievera admitted. “Definitely not as good or as convincing as the original by Hajji himself.”
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He thanked musical director Troy Laureta for encouraging him to take on the song, saying he now sees it as a tribute to the man who helped define a golden era of OPM.
“Now I’ll learn this with pride as a tribute for the man who gave us the very best of OPM,” he said.
Nievera ended his message with a poignant farewell: “Rest in peace my friend. I already miss you. Thank you for the music and the memories.”
Hajji Alejandro, fondly known as the “Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala,” was one of the pioneers of OPM in the 1970s and 80s, known for timeless hits and a charm that transcended generations. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of Filipino music lovers and artists alike.
Hajji Alejandro was a Pinoy singer and actor Alaminos, Pangasinan. Born in December 26, 1954, Hajji became a major pop star in the 1970s and 1980s. Like another OPM legend, Basil Valdez, Hajji also came from the group Circus Band. He was also the first winner of the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival with his song interpretation of “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” composed by Ryan Cayabyab. He also won the grand prize at the Seoul International Music Festival in South Korea. Hajji died April 22, 2025 after a battle with colon cancer.
The OPM icon passed at 70 after a battle with stage 4 colon cancer, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music. Daughter Barni Alejandro shares emotional tribute on Instagram, calling her father her “first love” and “hero.” Hajji's children include singer Rachel Alejandro, chef Barni, and Mojofly drummer Ali Alejandro, from different relationships. Entertainment industry mourns another loss, following the recent deaths of Delia Razon, Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, and Nora Aunor.
It can be recalled that Hajji has been confined to the hospital recently. A video of him at the hospital with his mother was shared by Arnold Clavio online. In his Instagram post, Arnold revealed that Hajji had Stage 4 Colon Cancer and that it spread. Needless to say, many, including Sharon Cuneta, left a comment on Arnold's viral post.
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