An official funeral will be accorded to Sir Rupert ‘King Swallow’ Philo.
Sir Rupert died on Friday after a prolonged illness.
On Saturday Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement regarding the official funeral, as he paid tribute to the late musician.
“Let me make it abundantly clear that Sir Rupert will be accorded an official funeral in keeping with his status as a knight,” the Prime Minister said.
“He has earned it as a consequence of the knighthood.”
Sir Rupert was knighted by Antigua and Barbuda for his outstanding contribution to culture and to calypso.
Over his illustrious career, Philo was known for his social and political commentary, as well as his many hits which include Fire in the Backseat, Subway Jam, Party In Space and Satan Coming Down.
He earned several calypso crowns over his career and won Antigua’s road march titles five times.
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Rest in peace my brother. In life you made an impact. Now in death you have made even a bigger impact
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