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Rastafarian Elder \u2018King Saggi-Fu\u2019 Remembered by Education Minister Daryll Matthew<\/strong><\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda is mourning the loss of Rastafarian elder Glasford \u201cKing Sagyefo\u201d Mack\u2014 affectionately known as King Saggi-Fu<\/em> or Brother Mack<\/em> \u2014 whose passing has touched many across the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education Minister Daryll S. Matthew paid tribute in a heartfelt message, recalling decades of friendship and the deep impact Osagifu had on his life.
\u201cI struggle to find the right words to describe the lifelong friendship we\u2019ve shared, and the sadness I\u2019m feeling,\u201d Matthew wrote. \u201cI remember playing with your children when I was a little boy. I remember you walking me around your \u2018farm\u2019. I remember eating and drinking with you. You were driven, motivated, fearless and loyal.\u201d<\/p>

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Matthew described the late elder as a man of insight and conviction. \u201cYou always had something insightful and sometimes controversial to discuss. I will miss you, Sir. King Saggi-Fu. Osagifu. Brother Mack. Rest well. It is well deserved. JAH RASTAFARI!\u201d<\/p>

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The respected elder was known within the Rastafarian community for his steadfast principles, wisdom, and devotion to the movement\u2019s spiritual and cultural roots. Tributes continue to pour in from those who knew him as a teacher, friend, and guide whose influence extended across generations.<\/p>\n

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Rastafarian Elder \u2018King Saggi-Fu\u2019 Remembered by Education Minister Daryll Matthew Antigua and Barbuda is mourning the loss of Rastafarian elder Glasford \u201cKing Sagyefo\u201d Mack\u2014 affectionately known as King Saggi-Fu or Brother Mack \u2014 whose passing has touched many across the community. Education Minister Daryll S. 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