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1959
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2025
Cocoa Tea Obituary
Cocoa Tea was an iconic reggae singer-songwriter best known for his smooth voice and his acclaimed record and single, "Riker's Island."
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
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14 Entries
Eve S.
September 13, 2025
Extremely saddened to learn of his demise. Fly with the angels, Cocoa Tea ... They must have really needed your voice up there. Your absence will be greatly felt. Rest in Peace.
Tabitha
June 24, 2025
Jamaica Reggae Legend
Rest in Peace most high
JK
April 24, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Praying for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered for having touched the lives of so many.
Herbert Francis
March 29, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. But your music will live on. Rest in powers and walk with angels
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Rick
March 29, 2025
May His Soul be at Rest.One Love
Angela Parchment
March 21, 2025
Cocoa Tea’s music often carried messages of love, unity, and social consciousness, making him an excellent singer and a great entertainer. Sadly missed.
Fingers
March 21, 2025
Your will never die!
Rest easy
Andrea Stephenson
March 18, 2025
Rest in peace from the Stephenson family (Rocky Point and Canada). My cousin Reds was married to him. His music was also a masterpiece, and he was an underrated artist.
Art Thom
March 17, 2025
Thank you for the music
Aurelio
March 15, 2025
Sleep in Zion Rasta
peter thompson
March 15, 2025
HOLY MOUNT ZION WELCOME YOU REST IN POWER
Ras
March 15, 2025
My Condolences Ras
The Duncan family
March 14, 2025
Coco you have inspired me with you music over the yrs. Your music will live on in our mine and heart. Rest now , you have done a lot.. Family!!!! Stay strong.!!
Mr.Jr.
March 14, 2025
My Condolences.
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