Farewell Ras Natty Baby: A Tribute to the One Who Was Always in the Struggle

It was barely 9 AM when the first mourners crossed the threshold of the family home in Richelieu. In the courtyard, a heavy silence hung in the air, filled with suppressed emotions. Just hours earlier, the night had been alive with a vibrant Nyabinghi celebration, featuring drums, prayers, and songs. A vigil that reflected Ras Natty Baby: spiritual, committed, and profoundly human.

Under a tent set up for the occasion, the coffin rested surrounded by flowers. The faces...