Following the death of Okeleke Elumelu, better known as Ras Kimono, tributes have been pouring in from all works of life.
As you know by now, the legendary singer passed away at a hospital in Lagos in the ear;y hours of today, Sunday, June 10, 2018.
Ras Kimono who was a force to be reckoned with back in the late 80's and 90's with his brand of conscious reggae met his demise at age 60.
Since the news of his death hit social media, politicians, celebrities and fans across the country and beyond have been paying their respects ad sending in tributes on social media.
playReggae artiste, Austin Peter, mourns Ras Kimono(Twitter)
Here are some tributes shared on Facebook and Twitter:
Senator Dino Melaye@dino_melayeDeath why! Why! My brother and my friend. Legend Ras Kimono rest in Peace. What a black day! What an unceremonious exit. I love you and will miss you. Sad sad sad.
Senator Dino Melaye@dino_melayeRas Kimono and myself in my village(Aiyetoro Gbede) on 31st December 2017. Legend is gone. What a dark day. RIP my brother and reliable friend
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Osas Cruz@OsasCruz
FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR)@Rouvafe
DJ Neptune #ShawaShawa
✔@deejayneptuneRest well Ras Kimono, God bless ur soul and thank you for all the beautiful music yiu created.
Reno Omokri
✔@renoomokriSad to hear about the death of Ras Kimono. A legend and one who made our childhood so much fun. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Official_handsomeMusefiu@lord_tmaan
Remi Adekoya
✔@RemiAdekoya1Aww....if you grew up in 1990s Nigeria, you knew Ras Kimono.
This was when there was no real money in Naija music. Just folk singing for the love of it.
No flash, no pretence, no calculated BS, just guys like Ras Kimono spewing their hearts out to melodies. #RiPRasKimono https://twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/1005815226887999488 …
Ben Murray-Bruce
✔@benmurraybruceI feel so sad hearing about the death of reggae legend, Ras Kimono. He redefined the face of music and there will be none like him. He will be dearly missed.
Iyá Lájè Of Lagos@newscantellRas Kimono will forever be a legend. He touched souls with his social conscious reggae songs. Despite being a Rastafarian, you will never see him with alcohol or doing drugs.
Rest inna peace legend.
Imoh Umoren
✔@ImohUmorenRIP Ras Kimono....one of the most memorable figured from my childhood
ThePlugLoaded.com@victorfrezeYour music will reign forever.
Another iconic musician gone.
R.I.P Ras Kimono
Michael@mickiebrownkieR.I.PReggae Icon
Ras Kimono passed away but his great songs leaves behind .
KinG NomSo@ani_nomso
RIP to Ras KimonoMans made our childhood & issa Legend in the Nigerian Music Industry
HΞCTOR ORÈJUÈLÀ ®@hecxtreme
Everyone is playing Ras Kimono's songs everywhere & anywhere i turn my head today,, na wa oh!!! Lets also remember to celebrate a person when he or she is still alive!! RIP!!!
MR SMART@SmartnoysMy O My!! What me hear? Rasterman Ras Kimono gone
Shoggy Tosh@ShoggyToshRIP Ras Kimono
I only saw you in February at Majek Fashek’s birthday in Lagos, Nigeria!
Dokinta@chelsea_carStop that breakdance, hold it.........rum bar stylee.
I'm so emotional right now. Ras Kimono was a big part of my childhood.
No Ketchup Podcast@joeyakanRest in peace Ras Kimono.
Met him first in 2015, and over time, just discovered that all he wanted was for reggae to go mainstream again.
Legend, you will be missed.
Uncle Ray@RaynergyI grew up listening to Ras kimono, his songs spoke about bad Govt leadership, unemployment & police brutality. I recall one of his songs under pressure, today
Mans a LEGEND, too bad he wasn’t celebrated while alive, but his songs will reign forever.
Uncle Ray@RaynergyI grew up listening to Ras kimono, his songs spoke about bad Govt leadership, unemployment & police brutality. I recall one of his songs under pressure, today
Mans a LEGEND, too bad he wasn’t celebrated while alive, but his songs will reign forever.
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