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Legendary Reggae Musician Ras Kimono Dies At 60

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Ras Kimono,60, legendary reggae musician is dead. He passed away in the early hours of Sunday at a hospital in Lagos.

Born Ukeleke Onwubuya on May 9 in Delta State, he celebrated his 60th birthday amidst fanfare in Lagos a few weeks ago.

The late singer started out his career as a student of Gbenoba Secondary School Agbor, Delta State and later as a member of the Jastix Reggae Ital, alongside, Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie.

The late reggae music icon won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards and Fame Music Awards among others. He was survived by several children.

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Akin Akingbala is an international journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. Aside being happily married, he has interests in music, sports and loves traveling.

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