Ras Kimono: See photos from veteran reggae icon's burial

Ras Kinomo finally goes to rest as photos emerges from the lying in state held in his honour.

Ras Kimono's final journey home began with photos emerging from his lying in states.

The body which of the veteran singer arrived at the COSON head office was received by members of the association. In a series of photos on it's Instagram page, a number of celebrities and associates of the late reggae singer came to pay homage to him.

"The journey home begins, as the body of rub a dub master Ras Kimono arrives COSON House for his lying in state.... #raskimonoliveson #raskimono #kimono #raskimonoliesinstateatcosonhouse #kimonoliveson #COSON #COSONHouse," one of the photos was captioned.

 

It would be recalled that Ras Kimono passed away back in June 2018.

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Ras Kimono dies at 60

 

Reggae icon, Ras Kimono passed away back in June 2018 at the age of 60. Kimono recently celebrated his 60th birthday with friends and family and was supposed to travel to the United States before his demise.

 

According to reports, he died today, Sunday, June 10, 2018, after he slumped on Saturday, June 9, 2018, and was rushed to a hospital in Ikoyi, where he gave up the ghost. A family source who spoke to Channels Television also confirmed the report. Tony Okoroji, while reacting to Kimono's death, said: "This is a terrible loss to the music industry."

Following the news of Kimono's death, some Nigerians have begun to wish him farewell on social media.