Famous rapper Stormzy, from Croydon, was seen showing his support for Elianne Andam and her family at a vigil for the murdered schoolgirl.

The vigil was held after Elianne, 15, was stabbed to death in broad daylight on Wednesday, September 27 on her way to school at around 8.30am.

She was pronounced dead at the scene just after 9.20am.

The vigil was held between 6pm and 8pm outside of Whitgift Shopping Centre, closing the northbound carriageway from Park Lane, including Wellesley Road.

A video shared on TikTok shows crowds of people coming together to honour Elianne’s life.

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Stormzy was seen waving to the thousands of mourners as he entered the vigil to pay his respects.

Stormzy, real name Michael Omari Owuo Jr, stood silently beside Elianne’s family as they led mourners in prayer.

The video showed that many people dressed in white to honour her life, holding their phones up to bring light to the vigil.

There was a two minute silence as well as prayers and speeches about knife crime.

A choir also sang Amazing Grace, with mourners joining in.

Your Local Guardian: Vigil held for Elianne AndamVigil held for Elianne Andam (Image: PA)

Elianne’s mother, Dorcas Andam, paid tribute to her “smart, charismatic” daughter, who “loved living life to the fullest”.

“She brought joy to so many, including her friendship group,” Ms Andam said.

“She was an amazing, beautiful, girl.

“She loved and touched lives around her.”

She said that she cannot believe that her daughter is gone.

Ms Andam said: “I can’t believe we won’t be seeing her anymore. I can’t believe she won’t be there to complain about her teenage activities.

“We should be planning her prom after year 11. She wanted to be a lawyer, and had so much to live for.

She said her daughter was “just a normal teenager”.

She added: “It was a sad day for the whole family, now we are planning her funeral.”

On the morning that she was fatally attacked, Elianne met with two female friends before travelling to the shopping centre.

It is claimed her attacker, wearing a mask and gloves, had removed a large knife from his waistband and stabbed Elianne repeatedly.

As he fled the scene, others attempted to administer first aid but Elianne could not be saved.

Multiple stab wounds were identified in a special post-mortem examination.

The alleged killer, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested in New Addington at 9.45am the same day.

He will face a murder trial on April 29 of next year.