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September 10, 2006
Joseph 'Culture' Hill laid to rest - "I will only go if you put the gun down" (Sierra Leone)
By: Claude Mills
Photos By: Carlington Wilmot
 The rows of empty pews spoke volumes about the scant regard that most Jamaicans appeared to convey towards an icon who was revered in the West African countries of Ghana and Nigeria, but treated with only an iota of that same accord and awe in his native country.
Still, a large number of friends, family and members of the entertainment fraternity turned out to bid 'Culture' farewell in a beautiful ceremony occasioned by several musical and spiritual highs on Saturday at the the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, 12 Slipe Road in Kingston. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, Lloyd Evans (member of the Joseph 'Culture' Hill Planning Committee), Neville Willoughby of RJR, Natalie Corthesy, senior director of entertainment policy, family member, Erica Hill-Myers all gave glowing tributes to the fallen music icon. Afrine Hill-Walker delivered the eulogy.
Speaking with Yardflex.com, his son, Kenyatta, who will take up the mantle of being the lead singer of the Culture band, vowed to continue his father's legacy.
"He was a wonderful man, loving, supportive, all anyone could ask for in a father, he was the one who guided me through, and I will walk proudly in his footsteps," he said.
 Kenyatta and the Culture band will begin a tour of three continents, North America, Europe and Africa beginning October 14th.
"In Sierra Leone, rebels wanted him, and he said 'I will only go if you put the gun down while I am here'. If you read his website, you will see it, he asked us to put down the gun, and guess what, we put the gun down. Did you know that, Jamaica? That's the man," Lloyd Evans said. "The man knew his God, there is only one God and Joseph knew him."
Prime Minister Miller called him a "towering representative of our homegrown idiom, reggae', and lauded his "gritty melodious voice, keen ear for harmony, earthy humour, stylish dress and electrifying performances".
"Joseph Hill, your train is bound for glory, rest well, my inspiration," Prime Minister Miller intoned passionately.
Rastafarians and Christians sat shoulder-to-shoulder in a ceremony tinged by reggae and beautiful traditional Christian music. Spontaneous applause broke out during the Bethel Mass Choir's rendition of 'Leaning on the Everlasting Arm'.
Notables in attendance included Bongo Herman, Louis 'Flabba' Holt, Audrey Reid, producer Joe Gibbs and his son, Rocky, and JFM President Dezzie Young. Promoter Cristoph Tewes, who was the promoter of the German club tour during which Joseph died, was also in attendance.
Hill was buried at the Dovecot Memorial Park , in St Catherine, his native parish.
In a career spanning over 30 years, Culture has toured extensively in Africa (where he has a huge fan-base), Israel, Japan, Britain and Northern Europe.
Interestingly, there was a service of thanksgiving in Ghana for Hill on the same day as the one in Jamaica .
Not many artistes showed up at the funeral itself, but they had already celebrated his life on the previous night, September 8th, with a memorable night of performances at the bursting-at-the-seams Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The lineup consisted of Luciano, Anthony B, Bob Andy, Big Youth, U Roy, Jimmy Riley, George Nooks, Tony Rebel, Dean Fraser, Tamlins, Leroy Sibbles, Carlene Davis, Taurus Riley, Josie Wales, Natty King, Lovindeer, Prodigal, Junior Kelly, Bunny Brown, Nadine Sutherland, Sly Dunbar, Peter Lloyd, Lloyd Parkes, Gullibanque, Limey, Boscom X, Mystic Revealers, Grace Thrillers, Pam Hall, Charlie Chaplin, Mighty Diamonds, Toots, Queen Ifrica, Bankie Banx, Etana, Katalyst Crew, Chuck Fender and more. MCs will be Tommy Cowan, Mutabaruka and Denise Miller.
Leave your tribute to Culture Here
Posted by yardFlex at September 10, 2006 11:58 AM
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Posted by: Xtra
on September 10, 2006 12:57 PM
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Yes another example of lack of regard for what we have..
Our culture and the people who help us establish it are not regarded by the average Jamaican...that is a shame..
Jamaica as small as we are have a lot to offer to the world...in this time of 'global terrorism' from the top nations we are a place and a culture revered and should be proud of our music and our many great men and women...
Brother Bob Marley, sister Miss Lou and all the others that have gone before...
We thank you...
For us the few cultured minded Jamaicans let us not give up faith but fight resiliently to attain the equallness and oneness as well as the respect that should be given to these heroes and heroines...
Rest in peace Culture...sir Joseph Hill you will always be remembered...
At least by the people who really matter..
XTRA
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Posted by: daddy bosco
on September 10, 2006 01:40 PM
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griefs ma heart to think of culture as having passed on to the hereafter.
rest in peace perfect peace.
blessed love joseph culture hill.
from daddy bosco joseph of the twelve tribes of israel, ghana
adom 106.3 fm
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Posted by: DJ NANNY B. UK
on September 10, 2006 02:33 PM
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AS THIS IS MY 2ND COMMENT SINCE FATHER HILL TRAVELED, NOW AM SAYING ONCE AGAIN I DELORIS BOOTHE AKA DJ NANNY B WILL CARRY ON PLAYING MY CULTURE UNTILL LIFE LEAVE MY BODY. NUFF A WE NO HONOR FI WE ROOTS BUT MI JUST A COME IN FROM ONE FESTIVAL WITH MYSELF DENNIS ALCAPONE AND BLOOD AND FIRE AND THIS WAS THE SAME TIME THE FUNERAL AGWAAN A YARD AND WHEN MI GO MENTION THIS WHITE PEEPS RAIL UP AND ALL OTHER NATION THERE SO MR HILL A NUFF A WE MISS U WE WERE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT ENGLAND.
A KING WILL NEVER GET HIS REAL RESPECT IN HIS OWN COUNTRY MEMBA KING S.I THE GREAT KING OF ETHIOPIA .MANY MORE AFFI SUFFER AND MANY MORE AFTO DIE. YOU CAN REST NOWMR HILL SAY HELLO TO MI UNCLE MR DODD FI WE LITTLE DELL STILL AND AWAYS LOVE U AND UR FAMILY. R.I.P
MY REGGAE FAMILY IF U AGREE WITH ME E-MAIL
nannycandy@hotmail.co.uk
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Posted by: rasta-iyata
on September 10, 2006 05:26 PM
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an artiste of such caliber and realness will stay prominent as an inspiration to many of us who live today and after. Many of the youths know his songs but dont know they are his--> while this does not speak well of our ability to give artistes their credit I think the man himself would love people to remember his message more than his name... Fame is nothing compared to glory and motivation to a people.
I cant say i will miss him becuz he is here with me evryday......TUNE STILL A RUN, MESSAGE STILL REACHIN I, CULTURE DI FADDA STILL TEACHIN I..
LOVE 4 ALL I-TERNITY, FAM gwaan hol u head up cuz is unu gi di man strength fi b a legend!!!!!! UNU BLESS
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Posted by: sharon gordon
on September 10, 2006 06:48 PM
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Joseph Hill is a reggae icon...his music and message will inspire generations to come!
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Posted by: Nicky
on September 11, 2006 04:02 AM
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May his soul rest in peace
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Posted by: Empress Selaskia
on September 11, 2006 07:44 AM
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From what I read so far, he knew his god and as long as one has that spiritual connection with the Almighty we don't have to worry about how many were in attendance during his funeral ceremony. Joseph Hill legend will go on, his music will always play and he is gone to meet his maker and made peace with his god. May he rest in peace and receive his maker.
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Posted by: DJ MACCABEE
on September 11, 2006 12:09 PM
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we sierra leoneans will miss thi GODLY messenger.
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on September 11, 2006 12:14 PM
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Posted by: nicola
on September 11, 2006 01:37 PM
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He desrve more respect than what was given. we jamaicans need to apreciate our culture more. ...cry...
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Posted by: Capital G
on September 11, 2006 03:28 PM
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"...every time one drop...ah thousand more shall rise...who lookin on wid scorn today, tomorrow lookin wid surprise...." Know yer History...JA stand up!
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Posted by: RASS KWAME
on September 11, 2006 04:00 PM
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MI STILL LOST OF WORDS. FATHER JOSEPH HILLS, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE AND MAY THE MOST HIGH BE WITH U WHEREVER U ARE. BLESS FATHER!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: julann
on September 11, 2006 06:22 PM
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wish they could play more of these artist songs on the radio&tv stats. because the youths dem nuh no dem, the youths of 2day dont really no dem roots.mr Hill u have done your work,so may your songs, messgs. live on,god bless
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Posted by: Taneika from Mobay
on September 11, 2006 07:59 PM
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We cannot Lord thy purpose see but all is well that is done by thee and may another Reggae Icon's Soul Rest In Peace, BLESS!!!
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Posted by: Andyman Tseka
on September 12, 2006 01:12 AM
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Yeah on behalf of all Lilongwe Rasta Movements I an'I say May the Almighty God Jah Rastafaraai be with Mr Hill till dat Ya time come to pass and we meet again on dat ya promised land forevemore.MAY HIS SOUL REST INA PEACE.
culture gone but not forgotten love the work u did here. rest in peace brother
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Posted by: cousin rude boy
on September 12, 2006 11:07 AM
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I hope to see my mentor and inspirer one day.With the wings of adove,brother joseph is flying to his maker to have a good rest.Brother have a peaceful rest till we meet again.
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Posted by: king Fokouo
on September 12, 2006 02:45 PM
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hill la montagne la porte de zion que ton ame repos en paix pres de jesus-christ;
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Posted by: bigs
on September 12, 2006 03:24 PM
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raspect culuture u carry us along the way and there will be no other jah guide
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Posted by: Kay
on September 12, 2006 03:53 PM
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Oh for shame!
It is indeed sad that the majority of Jamaicans as well as persons in the music frat did not see it fit to attend. In some ways I guess it could be expected. With stardom...its today for me and tomorrow for u and by next week people will be asking who are "u and me" again ...no wonder a lot of stars suffer emtional anxiety and depression after a while...king never accepted in his own country huh?
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Posted by: Geofrey Opere
on September 12, 2006 04:24 PM
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Joe was my hero, his message to the world shall live forever.
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Posted by: Derek
on September 12, 2006 04:48 PM
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A true international icon loved and respected throughout the world. My only regret is to have never seen you live in England. Rest my brother your work is done.
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Posted by: eddy
on September 12, 2006 07:15 PM
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praise to the most high jah rastafaria ever living ever sure. i would like to thank the most high, for given us a brother like mr.joseph hill. i am a sierra leonean who love his work for peace and unity of all black people. mr hill music guided me through the day to day living in america and all other life struggle. he will be graetly missed. may his wonderful soul rest in perfect.
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Posted by: Alexstone Mcowiti
on September 13, 2006 03:02 AM
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Joe, you deyah still, in a we hearts, in a we minds, Fi iver. We got da message, we shall strive to walk the talk of righteous living.
We thank Jah fi you, we thank you fi da Positive Vibes.Jah Bless your soul.AMEN.
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Posted by: marva (niece)
on September 13, 2006 11:37 AM
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well i must say i was quite overwhelmed by the massive turn out of friends and well wishers at the concert at Ranny Williams on friday September 8,i had no idea that my uncle was so well recognised.
I really hope that kenyatta (CUZ)will continue his fathers work.
R.I.P UNCLE LLODY
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Posted by: empress
on September 13, 2006 12:11 PM
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Well one more of our great people has gone home to be with the Lord, well i must say much love and condolence to the family. RIP, Joseph Culture Hill. We love you.
Thanks
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Posted by: JOY
on September 13, 2006 06:28 PM
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ONELOVE TO CULTURE, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON.
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Posted by: jibrin musa
on September 14, 2006 06:19 AM
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Great pupa a gwan lets pray for him cos his demisse is a great lost to the entire world
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Posted by: ebrima
on September 14, 2006 11:30 AM
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We in Gambia will forever remeber you. I listen to your music everyday to work and back to lift me. Your tour in west africa was fantastic and will forever warm our hearts. RIP.
one love to the king of culture.jah jah see them coming in a combolo.nest respect rastaman Hill,Joseph Hill be prised for all the job you have done to us.may your soul rest in peace.one love
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Posted by: Papa
on September 15, 2006 09:40 AM
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We will miss you brother Joseph Hills. You soothe our fearful minds with your songs during the gruesome war in Sierra Leone, you encouraged us not to "Cry old Sufferer, things will be sweet" in your "Nuff crisis" album. You lively up the downtrodden man in the ghettos. Civilians, soldiers, and rebels forgot the pains of war and celebrate your music during your live concerts. we will miss you, but your songs and words will remain with us. May God's perpetual light shine on you and may you have the slice of mount you've always wanted.
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Posted by: Saleh Idriss Ibrahim
on September 15, 2006 11:30 AM
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It is a pain that will forever be stamped on our hearts to believe that our great teacher, leader, brother and friend "the great Culture" is no longer with us in this life. He was never an icon in "entertainment" as expressed by many. "culture" the great was a leader and a teacher, teaching black people as well as other races the road to true life and the way to be humble to reach God. He was a teacher teaching and freeing us through music. He was not entertaining people to have nice time and fun. He was a father and a brother. Iam a Muslim passing our condolences, farewll, and prayers with our hearts full of grieve, pain, and sorrow, on behalf of many of our brothers in the Republic of Sudan in east africa, and in Niger, and many brothers with me here in malaysia, who know and love culture for many years. Rest in peace our brother "the great culture". we will forever mourn you because we know there will be no replacement for you. May Allah reward you the best of reward in the Garden of Eden. Ameen
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Posted by: Sakes
on September 15, 2006 03:49 PM
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One love Culture. God have mercy on yuh soul...One ah my all time favorite reggae artiste...One Love.
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Posted by: Nika
on September 15, 2006 08:49 PM
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If a did bugu yagga music or badman kill bad man church woulda FULL!! Ja gone to do DAWGS!!
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Posted by: Mickaf, BRONX, NEW YORK
on September 15, 2006 11:06 PM
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It took me weeks to believe the death of the best, intelligent and thoughtful musician of our era. The man whose music brings me the most inspiration.Master Hill, I WILL forever listen to your encouraging,toughtful and beautiful albums. R.I.P.
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Posted by: Daniel
on September 17, 2006 09:47 PM
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It's unbelievable!!! I can think Of joseph hill passed away. Thanks a lot brother Joseph for your powerful messages that you left for the whole world. Rest in peace and Jah guide and Jah protect!
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Posted by: francis munthali
on September 19, 2006 02:57 AM
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I was so shocked to read about Joseph Hill's death in one of famous daily papers in Malawi.His music has been well received and appreciated for a long time, when he came to south Afriaca and produced the live album it a blessing for AFRICA.I have several albums of him but never got the the original,how i wish i could have one.
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Posted by: major makanaky
on September 19, 2006 05:55 AM
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I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU OUR DADDY,BROTHER,MENTOR AND AWEARNESS MESSIAH WHO SHOWED SIERRA LEONE TO WHAT IS LIGHT AND REGGAE MUSIC.WHEN EVER JOSEPH HILLS OPENS HIS MOUTH TO SING A SONG,SIERRA LEONEANS WILL END IT FOR HIM AND HE WILL SHOUT LIKE THIS --SIERRA LEONE COME,COME,COME. WE WILL ALWAYS PAY OUR RESPECT TO YOU.WE SALUTE YOU SIR. FROM MAJOR MANKANAKY.CLIFFORD THORONKA,REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE ARMED FORCES.COMMUNICATION INFORMATION SYSTEM,MINISTRY OF DEFENSE,FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE
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Posted by: jah truth
on September 21, 2006 05:09 PM
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more than fame and glory joseph wanted people to overstand his words well i an i overstand his words and will endeaver to live his words for his inspiration was coming from our god and king rastafari so rest now brother joseph i an i will continue 2 teach those who dont know and remind those who 4get selah
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Posted by: Zimbabwean Lion
on September 23, 2006 07:50 PM
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Surprised that Sekuru(Granddad) Hill, as we in Zimbabwe called him, didnt command much respect in Jamaica. But it figures, a prophet doesn't always command respect among his own people. But we loved his music. Personally, the album International Herb and One Stone will always be my favourites. To Sekuru Hill, I say fare thee well, hamba kahle, quawe lamaquawe(Go well, hero of heroes)
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Posted by: Afrikan Liberty
on September 25, 2006 09:14 PM
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I salute Sekuru Hill. We in Zimbabwe loved the old style reggae because we understood it and we connected with what the good old reggae masters like Marley, Tosh and Sekuru were teaching. Today we are saddened by the slackness of the lyrics. Dancehall is just youth stuff I don't see where I fit in all the "Dutty Wine" business going around. Roots reggae collapsed geographical and metaphysical boundaries and united Africans on the continent and Afr-Caribbeans(Africans in exile) in spirit. Sekuru Hill preached about love, respect, historical justice, apartheid and all other thematic concerns to do with the survival of the black person on this planet and that we will miss. We feel the void Sekuru has left but we don't lose sight of his vision of Addis Abbaba- an Africa without borders). We will meet again Sekuru, you have just been promoted to higher glory.
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Posted by: opal smith
on September 28, 2006 04:34 PM
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as a rasta daughter culture was one of i greatest inspiration i am very saddened by our great loss.
i know that i speak for a lot of rasta daughter
when I say he was a very outstanding rastafarian.
And we were honoured to have him as a great
musician we could look up to and may His Majesty
King Ratafari the highest bless his soul
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Posted by: dubtafari
on September 29, 2006 09:44 PM
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The words of Brother Joseph "Culture" Hill will "still, rest in my heart". There are no words that can express how Jah children feel about your passing. I cannot ever forget the lyrics of "Stop this Fussing and Fighting", though written nearly thirty years ago, still rings true today all over the world. Jah children are, to this day still, "too long in (Babylon) slavery:.
Brother Hill spoke of "truth and rights" every time, which is why I respect the man so.
Always giving thanks and Praise to the Almighty, what more can one offer the Almighty but the giving of thanks.
Give thanks to the Almighty for the life and works of the great brother Joseph "Culture" Hill.
His passing caused a great "distubance" in the force called Rasta.
Jah children, "Natty never get weary" in this time of great tribulation.
Jah Live I-tinually,
More Time
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Posted by: Cosmos
on October 2, 2006 02:47 AM
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INI WOULDA NEVER FIGET U ROOTICAL CONSCIOUS PAPPA.MI HEART PAIN ME SO MUCH BOT JAH NUH STILL.MAY YA CONSCIOUS SOUL LIVE RIGHT A DI PLACE OF DI MOZ I.YA MESSAGE,PAPPA GWAAN TEACH DI WOLA DEM INNA DI PLACE TILL SHILO ANA INI AGO CARRY ON DI FIGHT TILL WE SEE VICTORY PAN DI SOUL.MAY U REST INNA PERFECT PEACE ANNA DINE WIT JAH JAH.RASTAFARI STILL
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Posted by: Bosty
on October 4, 2006 05:20 AM
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May your soul rest in eternal peace for i am still mourning you dear Father of the Black Culture. You made me to understand that life with no culture is wortless and will never stand firm against traitors.
You songs will always unleash your views to each avd every generation that comes into being.Let not your family members be in agony because its the creator's plan.
so may your soul rest in eternal peace because you did a great job on this earth.
JAH RASTERFARAI NEVR GET WERRY INDEED
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Posted by: BLACKMANREDEMPTION
on October 6, 2006 01:40 PM
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Him Almighty will protect thy soul always. Natty Dread never get weary. Rastafari!
Brother Joe, may your soul rest peacefully, as you have now joined his greatness Jah Rastafari.You will never be forgotton!
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Posted by: tennisoputu
on October 11, 2006 04:27 AM
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I want for u people to plz tell me about joseph hill. to about his death. i need some of joseph hill music.
Culture will be remembered as one of true legends of Jamaica's musical history.
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Posted by: BMANGENA
on October 16, 2006 04:04 AM
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we have lost an illustrious and a luminary of
the RASTAFARIAN movement.May his soul rest in peace Joseph 'Culture"Hill.
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Posted by: GEORGE SAI
on October 17, 2006 07:24 AM
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BIG UP TO ALL LOVERS OF THE TRUTH WHO WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT BOTH PHYSICAL AND IN SPIRIT TO THE FUNERAL AND BURIAL CEREMONY OF THE RECTOR OF CULTURE(JOSEPH HILL)
MAY HIS SOUL&SPIRIT REST IN PERFECT PEACE.I URGE KENYATTA TO TAKE UP THE MANTLE TO CONTINUE TO PREACH WHAT THE ROOT MAN HAS FOR THE "WOLE"UNIVERSE.
RGDS,
SAITAL-IRIE-RASTA
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Posted by: bekithemba &khayalethu
on October 19, 2006 05:17 AM
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we astonished when we heared that our great leader is no longer with us, but we will remember him with
a song called baldhead bridge, disobedient children.
rest in peace freedom fighter preacherand our teacher.
This great figure gone too soon
Joseph Hill,rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: King BarosIOuma Peter)
on October 31, 2006 06:32 AM
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great shock for us down here in Kenya.rest in peace brother Joseph
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Posted by: RasBanks
on November 9, 2006 01:15 AM
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Dis a great loss fe de reggae, we will cry but mek reggae gwaan, My the soul fe JOSEPH CULTURE HILL rest in peace in ZION.
"A slice of Mt Zion is for us"
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Posted by: Kevin Thomas
on November 16, 2006 09:39 AM
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one the a few singers who caught my attention on every song he sang i can listen to the whole album and not skip a track.RIP.
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Posted by: Pascal Nyirongo
on November 27, 2006 01:24 PM
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What more are we to say? Bob said "who the cap fit, let them wear it" they wanted the man dead, so they've managed to keep him down. once again Joseph, may your soul rest in peace.
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Posted by: marsh
on December 14, 2006 01:32 AM
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my brother J.hil taught us 2 gather around and praisd Jah,wot else can we do other than givin praise 2de most I? R.I.P guru Hills.
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Posted by: Emm~marsh.
on December 19, 2006 04:57 AM
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Its exactly 4months since our brother J.Hill's left us,we stil feel it.we giv thanks 2Jah coz we know 'there'z no night in Zion' where u went. Big up yardflex. Jah bles.
The world has lost the leader of reggae today. I was fortunate to have a chance to tour with Culture in 1998 and 2000 thanks to his blessings. He had an brilliant mind which encouraged people to follow their heart at all times.
What a wonderful person, artist , entertainer and spreader of kindness. Anyone who knew him will never forget him and anyone who did not should listen to his music.
I want a live DVD or Video of culture. May anyone assist me please.
My Contact address is:
Jacob Mainole Tladi
Private Bag 16
Francistown
Botswana
Southern Africa
Email address: ntutwana@yahoo.co.uk
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Posted by: eric
on December 28, 2006 01:14 PM
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jah lead him bwoy thro'. he a good man, man of peace. now him have wings like a dove him a go fly. one heart, one love. A jah bless.
go to rasrecord.com thank Joseph Hill.Double high five at sticky finger 30 november 2005
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Posted by: none
on December 29, 2006 03:37 AM
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no one can give you the love you have it from the first one
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Posted by: CHRIS ODINDE
on January 9, 2007 06:38 AM
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JOSEHP YOU'VE LEFT A MARK IN OUR LIVES THAT WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER
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Posted by: Themba
on January 12, 2007 07:04 AM
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I will always remeber Joseph Hill through his live performance in South Africa in 2000. I started following his music in 1981. I have collected a number of albums and always found them uplifting and offering teachings. Right now I am enjoying'Humble African." May the Lord be with him!
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Posted by: Eddie Sidono
on January 12, 2007 07:22 AM
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We in Africa will eternally miss u. But thanks to yo music which is timeless we will always with u thru yo music. R I P brotherman.
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Posted by: Londolani
on January 16, 2007 02:01 AM
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may you rest in peace father hill, it took a time to believe that you have pass to this world, but i still believe you were the great messenger of jah, you have taught us many things and we will always remember your words. your songs has been the light, how are we going without you ,you have been the hope to the hopeless,food for the hungry and all your inspiration words will never die in our heart, we love you and thank for being the messenger of JAH
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Posted by: Holyson Mataya
on January 30, 2007 05:28 AM
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Its months now you left for heaven. we shall miss your harmonious vibes, your jamming style and everything,.
Rest in harmony.
Holyson Matatya, Blantyre, Malawi.
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Posted by: songo kingson kurah
on February 2, 2007 05:58 AM
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I am from Nigeria, and one of the greatest fans of CULTURE.
I was very shoked,when i heared CULTURE(JOSEPH HILL)is dead.A Man with unique voice.
A man that plays traditional reggae'.Let your soul rest in the perfect peace of JAH THE MOST HIGH.Your music keeps me irie,that is what i smoke! bcos i don't smoke ciger.
JOSEPH HILL release more songs as you rest with the ALMIGHTY JAH, you are a Lagend.The Reggae Train has took you to meet JAH,as you mentioned in one of the track in your latest album(WORLD PEACE).
My worried is that i couldn't come to Jamaica to give you the last respect,and secondly i don't have copies of your LIVE DVD plates and AUDIO plates.
I want to use this medium to let the great fans,friends and family of CULTURE to please assist to send LIVE DVD and AUDIO plates of his songs to me.MY ADDRESS is as follows...
52 NNPC Quarters,
satellite touwn,
lagos,Nigeria.
OR
95 AFIKPO Street,
Mile 1 diobu,
PortHarcourt,
Rivers State,Nigeria.
JAH BLESS I and I.
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Posted by: Michael mahobe
on February 2, 2007 06:04 AM
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i pray ernestly that kenyatta do not betray his father by misusing this great deal that Mr Hill left in his hands."Hey brother,the world is watching u now,so please play it skilfully when you represent CULTURE.As a "humble African",fly like a "dove" when "baldhead bridge" comes your way;and hit the industry with only "one stone" to bring "world peace".PEACE AND LOVE!
MICHAEL MAHOBE.FREE STATE.SOUTH AFRICA.
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Posted by: songo
on February 5, 2007 03:56 AM
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KENYATE HILL,i'm impressed about the information i got about you."that you lead the group positively in the REBEL SALUTE few weeks past and that you are a living JOE HILL(CULTURE)".
Please keep your father's dream alive,so that the great fans of JOSEPH HILL will not feel too sad on the departure of the great JOE HILL.you know your father has a unique voice and the sweet combination of instruments in his songs,so please put effort to surprise the world as a leaving JOE HILL and diseminate your performance to all parts of the world.
i would like to see you if you really look like your father. CULTURE LIVES FOREVER!!!!!!!
songstol@yahoo.com
from NIGERIA
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Posted by: richard maingi
on February 8, 2007 08:59 AM
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thanks hill 4 de distance u hav taken reggae muzik, no one can replace u hill.but i would urge kenyatta to be strong and keep up de fire burning.
I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR THAT FATHER JOSEPH HILL HAS PASS. WE WONT FORGET THE MESSAGE YOU GIVE TO US THROUGH YOUR MUSIC, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE UNIQUE VOICE WITCH MAKES REGGAE MUSIC BEST,JAH RASTAFARI FROM SOUTH AFRICA
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Posted by: david
on February 20, 2007 02:03 AM
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I-man kep dem fire burnig.the bongo man never gets weary.blessings i-drens.lets preach the gospel to all creatures.
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Posted by: john
on February 20, 2007 02:36 PM
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I was so saddened by the early passing of joseph hill,although I am from the uk and never got to see culture perform live,there music was an inspiration to me and my collection of reggae music was headed by my culture cds.When joseph passed away the music industry lost an icon for his music will live on in all of us and future generations will know of him and his music, and sing his words,thank you joseph for all the joy you have given me over the years you will not be forgotten ,god bless.
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Posted by: bosty
on February 21, 2007 04:14 AM
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JOE, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE .WE WILL MISS YOU
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Posted by: Ndoweni
on March 1, 2007 04:21 AM
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U may b gone, but u're spirit will forever b with us. Le Jah b praised. Someday we shall all be liberated.
May Jah grant strenght and fortitude to u're family to bear this irreparable loss. We shall Meet Mr Hill.
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Posted by: Whyte
on March 3, 2007 01:50 AM
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Posted by: Wanjiru Bergmann
on March 6, 2007 06:37 PM
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A slice of Mt. Zion is for u Hill, i know you´re ralling aroung JAH throne right now. my biggest dream was to see you, i´m so sad that it´s over for this earthly life but i know me a gwan see you in heaven. i loved u, i love u, i´ll always love u.u´re the greatest, your lyrics inspire me a lot.i´ll miss u more than words can express. Jah rest u in eternal peace. PENDO MOJA, MOLA AKUWEKE MAHALI PEMA PEPONI. jah rastafari
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Posted by: jeremy
on March 20, 2007 04:01 AM
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may his soul rest in the hands of di almigthy father.
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Posted by: Jorge
on May 6, 2007 10:37 PM
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Oh, My brother. I crying, crying, crying... and my soul is alone, sad..... but true. Rest in peace, my brother. God will be protect the very good soul of man of roots, Joseph. Here in Brazil, we together live in your messages, brother. The peoples from Brazil crying for this big man.........
God will always protect our big master of peace, of love, of respect, Joseph Hill brother.........
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Posted by: Aline, from Brazil
on May 7, 2007 10:51 AM
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Rest in peace, my brother. Your messages will continue brightning our souls and mind......
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Posted by: MENEKIK
on May 15, 2007 04:56 PM
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Hola hola hola jah rastafari, Emporer haile selasie I, Jah Rastafari Selasie I the first. Divinity of Rastafari reing for ever. In that the I, Joseph 'culture' Hill did conquer death in this life, WORD, SOUND and POWER. AMEN, BLESSING, HONOUR, POWER, GLORY, WISDOM, THANKSGIVINGS AND MIGHT be unto JAH Rastafari hola emanuel I king Selasie I for ever.
I ras menelik had the blessing to receive the word of truth, light, and guidiance from the prophet Ras Hill, as a youth in Freetown, Sierra Leone. As early as seven years old.
The spiritual light has never fade since. the soothingness of the melody, sweetness of his voice, breeds only life, courage, strength, to know the true one, in the face of great adversity. Still jah reinght, let thine enemy be scattered.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most I, Shall abide under the shadow of the almighty.
He Joseph culture Hill resideth along jah, and peace was attain in this life and in the living.
For their is no such thing as death, and rastafari must refrain from associating with such and concern themself with such.
With love and the blessings of JAH death was conquer, in the living, living in the spirit and not in the flesh. With his word of kindness, thoughtfullness, love, healing of the spiritually lame and mindful he erase the fear of life and replace it with teaching and preaching of hope, life, GOD, with divine inspiration and love.
so till such time when I AND I shall be there, and all 144 are present, I pray the almighty will be kind on me to have the priviledge to stand next to the most right diveness of him, prophet Joseph culture Hill.
With love Rastafari I
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Posted by: black feather
on May 16, 2007 02:25 PM
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The naming of a quality reggae band as
" Culture " some years ago has proved to be a gentle message for the interested to revisit the costly lessons of Africa.
Joseph Hill's consistently courageous lyrics have spoken of the need to challenge injustice and often make reference to his experiences in the community. He has taught, in the manner of the Rastafarian elders, that one should live good in one's neighbourhood. Mr. Hill, thank you for telling me that: " there is a land far, far away, it's called Addis Ababa ". Respect to the Hill family.
wadadda, Black Feather.
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Posted by: Mwangi Ngugi Nguturi
on May 30, 2007 09:39 AM
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Surely Joseph your hits were not only educative but inspiring too, you had proficiency in music making your hits adorable.forever you shall remain an an example for many a folk to emulate.
God grant you eternal peace. RIP.
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Posted by: gichris
on June 4, 2007 05:35 AM
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jah rastafarah! mi nah say all a we got to respec im n follow his footsteps in fighting for peace.
SOUL REST IN PEACE. JAH!
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Posted by: Derek
on June 6, 2007 11:31 PM
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No wounder you said in your music you even Love the unborn babies.A humble man with a loving heart.I will never forget your teachings "like- I beg Jah for rightheousness for the length of my days"It really touches me.Jah keep you safe.
Blessed Love.Rastafari
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Posted by: Sikhona
on June 7, 2007 12:41 PM
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I and I believe he was a great man born to stand and struggle for black peoples freedom and equal rights musically. I and I believe Africans will miss him and that his spirit will continue from where his soul left to fight and defend blacks dignity, identiy and freedom.May his soul join the rest of other follen heroes of jahmaica and keep the spirit of reggae burning more than before.
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Posted by: shemoo
on June 13, 2007 10:19 AM
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He is still my best preacher of peace in my whole life time. Always preaching peace and love. Jah the Most High will surely give him a good rest. We in Ghana love your works and words.
rest in peace brother we miss you and your music
let jah give you the a good rest.we in malawi
still love your massege which is in your music.
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Posted by: collins
on June 14, 2007 06:30 AM
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The words of Brother Joseph "Culture" Hill will "still, rest in my heart". There are no words that can express how Jah children feel about your passing. I cannot ever forget the lyrics of "Stop this Fussing and Fighting", though written nearly thirty years ago, still rings true today all over the world. Jah children are, to this day still, "too long in (Babylon) slavery:.
Brother Hill spoke of "truth and rights" every time, which is why I respect the man so.
Always giving thanks and Praise to the Almighty, what more can one offer the Almighty but the giving of thanks.
Give thanks to the Almighty for the life and works of the great brother Joseph "Culture" Hill.
His passing caused a great "distubance" in the force called Rasta.
Jah children, "Natty never get weary" in this time of great tribulation.
Jah Live I-tinually,
More Time
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Posted by: RAS BETHWELL
on June 17, 2007 07:45 AM
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rest in peace I joseph great puppa hill
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Posted by: Wonga
on June 27, 2007 12:45 AM
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May your soul rest in peace, we will always rember you, but ww will still listen to your gud songs full of jah spirit.
R.I.P Mr Hill till we com.
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Posted by: senu kuvoame
on July 2, 2007 04:52 PM
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i write this with tears streaming down my cheeks. having loved his songs since in ghana where i come from, my search for the song NO NIGHT IN ZION on the net today didn't only lead me to it but also the news of the legendary JOSEPH CULTURE HILL'S death. i can't believe he died almost a year ago and i never heard/read about it until today july 3, 2007.i was looking forward to getting more of his songs when i visit ghana but little did i know that culture was gone. sad this icon wasn't accorded the recognition he deserved in his country but for myself and most ghanaians i know culture's lyrics would forever be our light in whatever we do.HILL I LOVE YOU. REST IN PERFECT PEACE!
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