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Celebrating his Earth Day, Rastafari from all the churches were present on Sunday at the beautiful Ras Freeman Tabernacle in Liberta, giving thanks for the life of King FrankI Tafari.<\/p>\n

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Tributes in praise and song and drumming enveloped all present in a oneness, which honored the presence of the King and his work in Wadadli and the world.<\/p>

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Remembrances of Africa was the theme as the King\u2019s last days expressed an urgency for Africa, Ghana to be exact, where his brother Shaka awaits his spirit as King Franki continues to transition to higher heights!<\/p>

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