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A number of industry pioneers turned out to bid farewell to Veteran reggae star Cocoa tea who was laid to rest on Sunday.
The turnout was a powerful testament to the influence of the late icon. Among those in attendance were legends such as Bounty Killer, Shabba Ranks, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Richie Stephens, Bugle, and Little John.
Cocoa Tea, who passed away on March 11 at the age of 65 after a quiet battle with cancer, was remembered not only for his soothing voice and conscious lyrics but for his profound impact on global culture.
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange paid tribute to him on social media, hailing him as “one of our greatest reggae singers ever.”
Cocoa tea is known for songs such as ‘Lost my Sonia’, ‘Young Lover’, ‘She loves me now’ and ‘Holy Mount Zion.
