Ras Kimono Burial Ceremony

Reggae icon, Ras Kimono was finally laid to rest today in his hometown, Onicha-Olona, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday, August 25, 2018.

The burial ceremony of the 60-year-old singer who died on June 10, 2018, was attended by a crowd of politicians, entertainers, friends and reggae lovers. 
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