Ras Kimono Biography, Height, Age, Weight, Wife, Songs, Death, Children and Net Worth

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Ras Kimono was a Nigerian reggae musician who died in 2011. He was born on the 9th of May 1958 in Delta state of  Nigerian.

His real names was Ekeleke Elumelu, although he was better known by the stage name Ras Kimono.

In 1989, his debut album Under Pressure, which featured the tune “Rum-Bar Stylée,” became a tremendous smash on the Nigerian music scene, earning him a Grammy nomination.

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Ras Kimono, who was waiting to board a flight to the United States on Saturday, June 9th, fell ill at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while waiting to board the flight.

Key Takeaways

  • Ras Kimono’s real name is Ekeleke Elumelu
  • He was born in Delta State, Nigeria

He was rushed to a doctor’s facility in Ikeja, Lagos, and afterwards transported to Lagoon Hospital on the Island, where he died the next morning, in the early hours of Sunday.

Pretty Okafor, the President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, and Chief Tony Okoroji, the Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, both publicly announced his death.

Who is this Ras Kimono’s Biography for?

Ras Kimono wikiThis biography article is for everyone who wants to know everything about Ras Kimono.

This article will cut across some frequently asked questions such as:

  • Who is Ras Kimono’s father
  • What is Ras kimono’s Real Name
  • Ras Kimono’s date Of Birth
  • His net worth
  • his social media accounts
  • Ras Kimono’s Religion. and more

Ras Kimono’s complete biography (Wiki), including his family’s names (mother/father/ brother/ sister/ daughter’s names), age, height in feet, weight, body measurements, girlfriends, interests/hobbies, school, shows, upcoming songs, lyrics, girlfriend, his twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, earning /income/net worth, birthday, zodiac sign, education, caste, religion, and date of birth are listed below.

Ras Kimono Bio Wiki Net Worth

Real NameEkeleke Elumelu Wiki Bio Net Worth
Popular NameRas Kimono
Working AsMusician
Age60 years old (As of 2018)
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday9th May 1958
BirthplaceDelta State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Star Sign (Zodiac Sign)Not Known
Died10th June 2018, Lagos
Current LocationNot Known
EthnicityNot Known
Famous forPart of the Rock Band Fleetwood Mac
Height in Centimeters173 cm
Height in meters1.73 meters
Height in Feet/Inches5 Feet 8 inches
Weight in Kilograms75 KG
Years active1966–1979
Body MeasurementsNot Known
Shoe Size9
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Father NameNot Known
Mother NameNot Known
Brother NameNot Known
Sister NameNot Known
Famous RelativesNone
Marital StatusDivorced
GirlfriendsEfe Okedi
Wife/SpouseSybl
SexualityStraight
Children (Son/Daughter)Oge Kimono (Daughter)
Educational QualificationNot Known
SchoolGbenoba Secondary School Agbor
HobbiesReading, Travelling, Listening to music
Net WorthNot Known
Salary/EarningNot Known
Office AddressNot Known
Home AddressNot Known
Office Phone NumberNot Known
Email AddressWill Update Soon
Official WebsiteNot Known

Ras Kimono Social Profiles

Ras Kimono’s Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ras.kimono.92

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Ras Kimono  Albums

  1. 1989: Under Pressure
  2. 1989: We No Wan
  3. 1990: What’s Gwan
  4. 1990: Rub A Dub

Ras Kimono  Songs

  1. Rastafari Chant
  2. Rum-Bar Stylee
  3. Kimono De Want
  4. What’s Gawn?
  5. Under Pressure
  6. What’s Gwan
  7. Gimme Likkie Sugar
  8. Jah Guide 1
  9. Rastafarian
  10. Slavery Days
  11. Under Pressure II
  12. Rumbar Stylee
  13. Rub-A-Dub Master
  14. Kill Apartheid
  15. Gimme Likkle Sugar
  16. Natty Get Jail
  17. Dem Persecute (Rastas)
  18. Break The Barrier
  19. Do The Ska
  20. Do De Ska
  21. Bonus Track
  22. Last Track
  23. We No Wan (Dis **** Stem)
  24. Babylon Burning
  25. Rumor Mongers
  26. Rub-A-Dub-Master
  27. Ghetto Music Ras Kimono wiki bio net worth
  28. Sa Sad
  29. Under Pressure Part 2
  30. Dub Master
  31. Natty get jai
  32. Lucifer
  33. Gangster
  34. Tyrant Ras Kimono wiki bio net worth
  35. Natty Get Bail
  36. Rastafarian Chant
  37. Whats Gwan
  38. Gimme Little Sugar
  39. Gimmie Likkle Sugar
  40. Barbylon Burning
  41. Run Beer Style
  42. What a Gwan
  43. Kimono Dem Want
  44. Natty Gail Jail
  45. Rumba Style
  46. Whata Gwan
  47. Kinomo De Want
  48. Gimme Leeke Sugar
  49. Under Presure II
  50. What a Gwan?

Fun Facts about Ras Kimono

Ras Kimono daughter OgeRas Kimono attended Gbenoba Secondary School in Agbor, Nigeria, where he recorded his debut album Under Pressure, which included the tune “Rum-Bar Stylée,” which became a significant smash in the Nigerian music market in 1989.

In addition to Amos McRoy and Majek Fashek, he was a member of the band The Jastix prior to releasing his solo album.

Ras Kimono’s wiki bio and net worth are both available online.

Ras Kimono was married to Sybl, who accompanied Kimono to the United States of America.

When Kimono returned to Nigeria, his wife, on the other hand, refused to return to the continent.

In addition, he was in a love involvement with his manager, Efe Okedi, at the time.

His daughter, Oge Kimono, is also a well-known reggae performer of the same name. She returned to Nigeria from Europe with the goal of reviving reggae music.

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