BREAKING: Ras Kimono Is Dead

Legendary Nigerian reggae artiste Ukeleke Onwubuya, better known by his stage name ‘Ras Kimono’, has died.


                Ras Kimono 

According to Vanguardngr.com, Nigerian music legend, Ras Kimono is dead. He died on Sunday 10th June aged 60.
Ras Kimono who was known for hit songs like ‘We no want’ and ‘“Rum-Bar Stylée” was said to have concluded plans to travel to the United States last night, and he complained of feeling funny.
According to reports, the legendary raggae artist was rushed to a hospital in Ikeja, where he was later taken to Lagoon Hospital on the Island where he died.

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Sunday commiserated with the Nigerian music industry, family as well as friends of reggae music exponent, Ras Kimono, who died on Sunday at the age of 60.

According to Today.ng, the governor’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu.
Okowa also condoled with the Onicha Olona community in Delta where Kimono hailed from.
He described the deceased as a true music legend whose songs entertained Nigerians in the 80s.

The governor noted that Kimono spent all his life promoting good governance, good entertainment and healthy community relations through his reggae music.
“I received with sadness the news of the passing away of Ras Kimono, a great reggae legend.
“He will be remembered for his hit song “Rumbar Stylee.”
“I join lovers of reggae music to mourn this great loss. He belonged to an era of great reggae music exponents in Nigeria,” Okowa said.

He commended the late Kimono for contributing to the development of music in Nigeria and sustaining his interest in the music industry even in old age by participating in several music concerts.

Okowa affirmed that the music industry in Nigeria benefitted from the contribution of the late musician who also mentored many young musicians.

He prayed that the almighty God would accept the soul of the departed and comfort the family he left behind
May Your Soul Rest In Peace, amen!

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