Master Drummer, Rastafari Elder and Teacher, King Tebah has died.

King Tebah transcended on Monday August 26. He is a founding member of the Life is a Ceremony Retreat and Lead of the Prince Tebah and the sons of thunder Nyabinghi group. He was also a dancer, a sculptor and a painter.

King Tebah’s life’s mission has been the preservation of Rastafari culture through his passion for art and music. he has dedicated over a decade to the Rasta Village Band as the lead drummer and has travelled around the globe to countries such as Germany, China, Mexico and Cuba to share the message of his Rastafari and African roots through music and dance.

Many of the inspirational murals decorating Rastafari Indigenous Village are King Tebah’s works of art, and his drumming plays a central role in the sacred medicine ceremonies.

The group opened the first Reggae Sunsplash in 1979 and played with the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and numerous other legends. He was a staple at IRIE FM’s cultural events including the Festival of Drums, The annual tribute to Marcus Garvey among others.

Well wishers are invited to gather at his home, Clarke Street, Mt Salem, Montego Bay on Tuesday September 3, from 7pm to navigate his path to the ancestors in the traditional way through drums, song, dance and tribute.