Micheal 'Ibo' Cooper
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Third World performing their 1992 hit 'Committed'
By Nakinskie Robinson
The political fraternity has reacted with shock and sorrow following the death of renowned reggae musician and founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Third World, Michael 'Ibo' Cooper.
The musical educator died Thursday night after battling cancer for some time.
He was 71 years old.
In a post to his social media pages, Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed deep sadness at the news of Mr. Cooper's passing.
He hailed Mr. Cooper as a true cultural ambassador who took reggae music and brand Jamaica to the farthest corners of the world.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding in expressing sadness at the death of Mr. Cooper, praised him as a man of ideas with a passion for national development.
Mr. Golding said the musician's immense contribution will live on for the benefit of present and future generations.
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia 'Babsy' Grange also expressed sorrow at the death of Ibo Cooper.
Minister Grange said she was in disbelief upon hearing the news, also noting the recent passing of his wife and son - Althea 'Joy' Cooper and disc jockey, producer and musician Arif Cooper.
The culture minister said Ibo Cooper gave tremendous service to the ministry as an advisor in the area of music.
She added that he was a strong and constant voice for the music industry and an exemplary music teacher.
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