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U-Roy's Partner Thanks Minister Grange, Jamaican Public For Support – DancehallMag


U-Roy at Open East Festival in 2013 (Photo by Véronique Skelsey)
Marcia Smikle, U-Roy’s partner of 40-plus years, has thanked Olivia Grange, Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture, the funeral organizers, and well-wishers for their support in making the celebration of the life of dancehall Godfather, Daddy U Roy a “great occasion”.
“The family wants to thank Minister Olivia Grange, Perry’s Funeral home and his assistant who worked tirelessly to make U Roy’s send off so nice. The send off was a great occasion fitting of the man himself, and I want to give a special thanks to artistes like Hugh Brown and Charlie Chaplin who gave tributes at the event. The motorcade, the floral arrangements, the decorations, everything was perfect,” Smikle told ....

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