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with a parade of urban artists, they have been set up in memory of "The Rasta of the Future"

with a parade of urban artists, they have been set up in memory of "The Rasta of the Future"

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More than 10 urban artists paid a posthumous tribute at the Balboa Theater to Joseph Apolayo Conte, best known in the musical field as I Nesta "The Rast of the Future," as part of the launch of the non-profit Foundation that will be created in his memory, to be referred to as "Walking under light" and that will carry the message of prevention of kidney ailments.

I Nesta died in July 2022, as a result of a condition of renal impairment, and his idea arose to create an organization that will work with festivals, health fairs, cultural activities and events that give an opportunity to report through talks and workshops to prevent this silent disease.

"The Man of the Good Vibra," another of his nicknames contributed through his letters to the growth of Reggae Roots and Dance Hall in Panama and also abroad.

To this end, the Ministry of Culture (MiCultura) joined with Blue Entertainment Music's initiative to this tribute by giving an recognition to his families, highlighting the trajectory and musical legacy of this representative of the Rastafari community and reggae roots.

MiCultura participated in this event, at which the artist's 40th birthday was also celebrated with a cultural station, where children accompanied by his parents could color images representing our typical suits, thus promoting respect and pride for our roots and traditions.

The reggae museum that will be at the Casco Antiguo and production were part of the organizations that also gave their recognition to families of I Nesta, who, according to his wife Anisabel Pérez emphasized that "it was a man who sang to the life of every living experience, transformed her into a song."