The Minister of
Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed shock and
sadness at the passing of the globally-acclaimed reggae star, Ras
Kimono, saying his contribution to that genre of music can never be
forgotten.
In a statement
issued on Monday, the Minister extended his condolences to the
family, friends and fans of the late artiste, and indeed to the
entire Nigerian music industry, for losing a foremost proponent of
reggae, a prominent campaigner for a better life for the people and a
patriot.
He said Kimono will
be remembered for his contribution to the elevation of reggae, his
love of the masses, his life of discipline and his service to
humanity.
''Kimono helped to
blaze the trail for the phenomenal growth of the Nigerian music
industry, and he was a worthy mentor to the younger generation of
Nigerian musicians. His legacy will surely endure,'' Alhaji Mohammed
said.
He prayed that God
will grant his family the strength to bear their loss, and grant
repose to the soul of the departed.
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