Reggae Singer Ras Kimono Buried Amidst Tears...

The Onicha-Olona in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State home of the late legendary reggae singer, Ras Kimono, on Saturday,welcomed politicians, entertainers, friends and reggae lovers who paid their last respects to the reggae icon.

Ras Kimono, whose real name is Augustine Oseloke Onwubuya, died on June 10, 2018 at 60

Many artistes such as Orits Wiliki, Opa Williams, Daddy Showkey, Buchi, Yellow Man, Righteous Man, Candy Sea and Bright Chimezie, were among those who attended the final burial rites held at the deceased’s family compound.

The casket bearing the remains of the popular musician was designed and dressed in Rastafarian colour as relatives, colleagues and fans trooped to have a glimpse of his remains before being finally laid to rest.

His corpse was interred at exactly 3.20pm his friends  Wiliki and Daddy Showkey sobbed uncontrollably.

The Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria, Tony Okoroji, who spoke at the ceremony, appealed to Nigerians to support the children the deceased left behind.

Okoroji said, “Ras Kimono is unbeatable, ‘unpiratable’ and wonderful. He was a Nigerian like no other. We don’t mourn him, we celebrate him. Kimono didn’t drink, smoke nor eat meat, yet he was great in his chosen field.

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

The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, was represented at the event by a delegation led by the state Commissioner for Youth Development, and Sport

Some Nollywood artistes and producers were also at the ceremony.
from:Punch