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Antigua and Barbuda: The funeral of the well-known musical artist of the Caribbean, Ricardo Drue, was attended by many celebrities and well-known faces of the Caribbean, together with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Tradition Minister Daryll Matthew, with household, buddies and followers on the Holy Household Cathedral on Tuesday, 9 January.
Ricardo Robert Barriteau Drue, who was popularly often called Ricardo Drue, was born on 31 July 1985. The artist grew to become well-known within the discipline of music, particularly for his tracks like Skilled and Poisonous Love.
The artist died on the age of 38 on the finish of final 12 months on 12 December 2023 in Saint John’s, the capital metropolis of Antigua and Barbuda. The rationale behind the sudden dying of the artist remains to be undisclosed to the general public.
On the funeral of the artist, personalities from all around the area visited the Holy Household Cathedral to recollect the reminiscences of Drue and to hope collectively for him.
Well-known individuals from across the Caribbean joined the household, and followers like Teddyson John, Destra Garcia, Asa Banton, King Bubba, DJ Barrie Hype, Skinny Fabulous, and lots of extra.
Patrice Roberts, who was his fiancee, additionally attended the gathering with different artists of Antigua like Menace, Tian Winter, Drastic, Claudette Peters, and so on.
The particular look on the gathering was Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, with the cultural minister of the nation, Daryll Matthew.
The presence of the PM within the gathering highlighted the incident of the dying of a younger artist and the way large a loss it was for the nation and the individuals of the nation.
PM Browne mentioned within the gathering, “He was an rising expertise who commanded applause and appreciation across the nation and within the Caribbean, together with the house of his mom, Trinidad and Tobago.”
He talked about, “Everybody from baby to grownup of Antigua and Barbuda beloved this gifted artist, and probably he was going to have a unprecedented future. The federal government is standing in solidarity along with his household, buddies and fans.”
Within the gathering, buddies and fellow of the deceased artist additionally shared their heartwarming phrases within the tribute.
Teddyson John was stuffed with sorrow whereas speaking concerning the Drue; he talked concerning the unpredictability of life and requested everybody to be in contact with their family members and spend significant time.
Karim Harrigan mentioned about Drue that he was a brief man, what individuals see, however he was at all times a large on the stage whereas performing.
King Bubba, who was an previous buddy of Drue, talked about their time collectively and their works. He talked about how gifted Drue was and mentioned that he would at all times hold his legacy alive.
Skinny Fabulous suffered lots whereas sharing reminiscences of his buddy. Anyhow, he talked about how nice a character Drue was, stuffed with empathy, help and care. He stood when nothing was anticipated. He quoted final phrases of Drue to him “Thanks very a lot.”
Drue’s household additionally shared their reminiscences with him and what was his worth of their lives. His sons shared how a lot affect he was having of their lives. He was used to provide them nice motivation earlier than their basketball video games and in lots of extra essential moments.
Nicholas Quinn, his brother, talked about their childhood and how much particular bond they’ve at all times shared.
Nicola Barriteau, his mom, shared his total life within the gathering and the way he was. She mentioned he was at all times decided and regarded ahead. He at all times used to shock everybody.
She additionally talked about how he used to behave like well-known artists reminiscent of Michael Jackson and Machel Montano, utilizing a spoon as a mic and household as his viewers.
Folks of the nation and followers are additionally very unhappy after the lack of their favorite star and saying that they misplaced a fantastic artist.
