Ras Kimono

Born Ekeleke Elumelu, in Delta State, Nigeria. He started out his career, firstly as a student of Gbenoba Secondary School Agbor and later as a member of the legendary Jastix Reggae Ital, alongside Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie.

His music was greatly influenced by the poverty, inequality and hardship he witnessed in his early life. He released his solo debut album "Under pressure" on the Premier Music label in 1988, which propelled him to instant continental stardom. The album had hits like "Under pressure", "Rasta get jail" and the massive hit "Rhumba style".

He was to release a string of hit albums, touring all over Africa, Europe and the USA, promoting his brand of Reggae music. He has won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards, Fame Music Awards and many more. He continues to perform till date to a loyal fan-base of all ages and his music is still played on Radio, throughout West Africa.