“Under Pressure” star Ras Kimono is dead
"Under Pressure" reggae star Ras Kimono has died after being rushed to a hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos on Saturday. He died on Sunday. His death has been described as a huge loss to the music industry. Ras Kimono’s real name was Ukeleke Onwubuya. He rose to stardom after release of his hit performance "Under Pressure" […]
The late Ras Kimono.
"Under Pressure" reggae star Ras Kimono has died after being rushed to a hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos on Saturday.
He died on Sunday.
His death has been described as a huge loss to the music industry.
Ras Kimono’s real name was Ukeleke Onwubuya.
He rose to stardom after release of his hit performance "Under Pressure" in the 1980s.
He went on to produce several popular hits that made great radio airplay.
His style of music was significantly influenced by the hardship he experienced in his early life.
The late reggae music icon won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards and Fame Music Awards among others.