Popular Guyanese Calypsonian, ‘Mighty Rebel’ passed away on Thursday at a city hospital after a prolonged period of illness and a battle with a number of health related complications.
Rebel, who hosted a series of popular television and radio programmes, throughout his career is a six-time Calypso Monarch who is known for his witty and edgy music and smooth performances.
Born Geofrey Phillips, the Caplypsonian’s hits include his 1988 hit “Secondhand”, 1993 – “Desi You Wrong”, 1997- “Political Lie”, 2001- “Ask de President”, 2007- “Is We Put You Deh” and 2010- “All Awee Know De Man”.
His family confirmed his death as arrangements have begun for his funeral. Hundreds of messages of condolences have already begun to pour in to his family, children and supporters.
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