Tag: RAS KIMONO
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365 days after death: Remembering Ras Kimono
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, And soonest…
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COSON extols Ras Kimono a year after death
The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has continued to hail the contributions of reggae maestro, Ras Kimono, a year after his demise. COSON on Monday held a memorial lecture to honour Kimono, who died on June 10, 2018, for his contributions to the development of the Nigerian music industry. Kimono, whose debut album – Under…
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Associates to launch Ras Kimono Development Foundation June in Asaba
The Associates and family of the late reggae artiste, Oseloke Onwubuya a.k.a Ras Kimono have fixed June 15 for the launch of the Ras Kimono Development Foundation in Asaba, Delta State. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Godfrey Osakwe, the Associates’ Communication Consultant made available to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba. News…
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Tears as Ras Kimono’s wife is buried in Lagos
The body of Efemena Okedi, wife of late Reggae star, Ras Kimono, was on Friday laid to rest at Atan cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. Okedi was Kimono’s manager and a member of his band when they were alive. She passed away at a Lagos hospital shortly after the death of her husband. The late Efe was…
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I dreamt about my father’s death- Oge Kimono
Ogechukwu Nwamaka Onwubuya, simply known by her stage name, Oge Kimono is the daughter of the late Reggae music maestro. Oge who is also a Reggae artiste like her dad has declared that she would miss everything about Ras Kimono. “My father was my everything; he was my best friend, my partner in crime. He…
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Tributes as late reggae legend, Ras Kimono is buried today
There was an outpouring of tributes and emotions on Friday as the remains of late reggae music star, Ras Kimono, arrived Asaba, the Delta State capital, for burial on Saturday (today). The body of the late musician, who died on June 10, June, 2018, was received by a multitude of friends, colleagues, relatives and fans…
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Majek Fashek, Oritz Williki, others pay last respect to Ras Kimono at COSON tribute night
The COSON house on Wednesday 22nd of August 2018 hosted a well attended special tribute night in honour of late Reggae legend , Ras Kimono. The tribute night was attended by the crème de la crème of the Nigerian music industry who thronged the Ikeja venue of the tribute concert. The entertainers roll…
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Daddy Showkey, Okoroji, others attend Ras Kimono’s wake keeping
Ghetto soldier Daddy Showkey, Tony Okoroji and other musicians were present to pay their last respect at a wake keeping organised in honour of late Reggae music icon, Ras Kimono. The solemn event was held at his residence in Abiodun Bello Street, Isheri-Magodo area of Lagos. The vicinity came alive as the speakers were blaring…
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Ras Kimono: Family unveils burial arrangement
The body of Nigerian reggae icon, Ras Kimono, will be laid to rest in his home town, Onitsha Olona, Delta State, this August. Recall that Kimono died in a Lagos hospital on June 10, after a brief illness. Mr. Theophilus Ehizibue, who spoke on behalf of the family at a briefing with newsmen said: “Kimono’s…
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July burial date for Ras Kimono
Reggae music icon, Ras Kimono who died on the 10th of June will be laid to rest on August 25, 2018. A statement issued by the family made available to newsmen reads:“We wish to inform the general public that the Burial Ceremony for late Ras Kimono has been slated for the 25th day of…