Artistes from throughout the area gathered at Antigua’s Holy Household Cathedral in Antigua on to honor the lifetime of Ricardo Robert Barriteau Drue.
Amongst them had been Trinidadian soca queen Destra Garcia, Bouyon Boss Asa Banton, St Lucian soca singer Teddyson John, and Barbadian soca sensation King Bubba. Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Tradition Minister Daryll Matthew added an official contact to the emotional occasion.
Prime Minister Browne shared scripture, and Minister of Tradition Daryl Matthew delivered the primary tackle, expressing the collective grief.
Drue’s mates, affectionately generally known as ‘Broski’s,’ delivered heartfelt tributes.
Karim Harrigan praised Ricardo’s larger-than-life stage presence, whereas Teddyson John urged everybody to cherish their family members.
Skinny Fabulous struggled to encapsulate recollections in three minutes however emphasised Ricardo’s sudden caring nature. King Bubba promised to protect Ricardo’s legacy, recalling their 9 years of touring.
Ricardo’s sons shared touching anecdotes, and his mom, Nicola Barriteau, depicted him as a trailblazer. Nicola fondly remembered Ricardo’s childhood performances and highlighted his position as a faithful father to 5 youngsters.
Born in 1985, Ricardo Drue handed away at 38, forsaking a legacy that features three soca monarch crowns in Antigua and Barbuda.
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