Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced the arrangements to celebrate the life and legacy of gospel artiste David “Kukudoo” McDermott.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. Public viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the thanksgiving service.

Ahead of the funeral service, a Tribute Concert in Kukudoo‘s honour will be staged at the same venue on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Minister Grange hailed Kukudoo as a significant cultural figure whose work celebrated African-derived spiritual traditions within Jamaican society. She also praised him as a dynamic performer whose music and message resonated with audiences across generations and all walks of life.

Kukudoo was also honoured during the recent Labour Day Concert, an event at which he had become a beloved and regular performer.