Reggae Icon Ras Kimono Buried (Video/Photos)

Unbelievable reggae vocalist Ras Kimono has been at long last let go on Saturday, August 25, in the place where he grew up, Onicha-Olona, in Aniocha North zone of Delta state. 

Kimono's remaining parts, contained in a Rastafarian-shaded coffin, was brought down into the ground at precisely 3.20pm by Ven. Josiah Ogom of the Asaba Diocese of the Anglican Communion. 

The internment of the reggae symbol was seen by a horde of legislators, performers, companions and reggae darlings who raged the town to pay their last regard to the incredible reggae artist.

the Anglican Communion.

The burial of the reggae icon was witnessed by a crowd of politicians, entertainers, friends and reggae lovers who stormed the town to pay their last respect to the legendary reggae singer.

Dignitaries at the burial included a large presence of Nigerian performing artistes led by Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Tony Okoroji, Opa Williams, Orits Wiliki, Daddy Showkey, Buchi, Yellow Man, Righteous Man, Candy Sea and Bright Chimezie among others.

Others were Delta state Commissioner for Youth Development, Karo Ilolo, who represented Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Hon Ameachi Mrakpor, Emeka Nwaobi, Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Bazim Chinye, and members of the Rastas Fraternity including the national grand patron for Nigeria, Ras Edu Dickson.

Kimono died on June 10, 2018, in Lagos, at the age of 60.

Speaking at the event, Okoroji said that the late singer was unbeatable.

His words: “Kimono was unbeatable, unpiratable and wonderful. He was a Nigerian like no other. We don’t mourn him, we celebrate him. Kimono never drank, never smoked and never ate meat yet he was great in his chosen field.

“As we say goodbye to this lion, let us remember that he had no father, no mother, no brother and no sister but see the way the world has honoured him. We should unite to support the daughters he left behind.”

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