Glasford “King Osagifu” Mack, a leading Rastafari elder and long-time advocate for medicinal cannabis, will be laid to rest today following a funeral service at Keithley Sheppard Park at 11:00.
Mack died in late October after a battle with stage-four cancer. He was widely recognised for championing the rights of Rastafarians and helping secure sacramental authorisation for some groups to grow cannabis for religious use.
A founding member of the Grow Antigua initiative and an elder of the Nyahbingi tribe, Mack spent decades promoting medicinal cannabis and advancing the interests of the Rastafarian community.
He also played an active role in national discussions, including meetings with Prime Minister Gaston Browne on vaccine concerns within the Rastafarian community. His community work extended to gang-intervention efforts, where he joined peace-building sessions involving young men, including members of the 2Drilly group.
Education Minister Daryll S Matthew described him as “driven, motivated, fearless and loyal”.
