The Governor
of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa has commiserated with the Nigeria music Industry
over the death of reggae music icon, Ras Kimono who died on Sunday at the age
of 60.
Owojela’s
Blog reports that the ‘Under Pressure’
crooner passed away on Sunday morning in Lagos after a brief illness.
Okowa, in a
statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, sent condolences to
the music industry and the Onicha Olona community in Delta State over the loss.
He described
the deceased as a true music legend, whose songs entertained Nigerians in the
80s.
Governor
Okowa noted that the Nigeria music industry benefitted greatly from the
contributions of the late musician, who also mentored many younger musicians.
The
statement read, “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.
“Ras Kimono
spent all his life promoting good governance through reggae music, good
entertainment and healthy community relations.
“As one of the legends of reggae music, the
Governor commends the late Ras 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.”
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