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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has paid tribute to Rastafarian elder and cultural icon King Saggi-Fu, also known as Osagifu, who passed away earlier today.<\/p>

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Browne expressed deep sadness, recalling their shared roots in Gray\u2019s Farm and describing him as \u201cone of the senior figures in the Rastafarian community.\u201d He said he had visited Saggi-Fu at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre weeks ago, after he was flown in by air ambulance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were hopeful for his survival,\u201d Browne said. \u201cDuring my visit, I played some of my latest songs for him \u2014 including Gassy Dread<\/em> and Love Is the Way<\/em> \u2014 and he was delighted.\u201d<\/p>

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The Prime Minister remembered Saggi-Fu as a man of conviction and cultural influence. \u201cHis passing is truly saddening, but we must be comforted that he lived a full and impactful life,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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Education Minister Daryll Matthew also shared a personal message online, recalling childhood memories and describing Saggi-Fu as \u201cdriven, motivated, fearless and loyal.\u201d He ended his tribute with the words, \u201cRest well. It is well deserved. JAHHHHH RASTAFARI!\u201d<\/p>\n

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