Blackky bounces back
in Reggae Icon
By IME OLA
Friday, April 8, 2005
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Nya Edward Inyang (Blackky) |
Photo:
Sun News Publishing |
The sixth album of Reggae star, Nya Edward Inyang (Blackky)
entitled Reggae Icon was launched recently at Muson Centre,
Onikan, Lagos. It was indeed an afternoon of fun for the guests
who graced the ceremony as they were treated to beautiful
tracks from the new album. The artiste who entertained guests
with Rossie, one of the hit tracks in the album also used
the opportunity to thank his fans, colleagues and well-wishers
for always being there for him.
‘I feel very glad, I appreciate the presence of all
my colleagues, fans, friends and loved ones who have come
to witness this event. From the first song, Baby girl, currently
enjoying airplay, we are overwhelmed by the response, which
shows that the fans are welcoming me back in a grand way.
The duo of Charles Oputa (Charly Boy); President of the Performing
Musician Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Oritz
Wiliki, Second Vice Chairman launched the album with the sum
of N100,000. After that, the floor was opened for interested
individuals to launch the album and got them autographed by
the artiste.
In an interview with Daily Sun, Blackky shed light on why
he chose the title Reggae Icon, saying: "I chose that
title because over the years, people have come to know me
as a reference point when it comes to contemporary reggae
music in Africa. Speaking on his expectations from the album,
the musician said: "As far as I am concerned, in all
my albums, I have never expected hits. What I do is to play
and compose my songs the way I can and leave the rest to my
fans to decide.”
Meanwhile, there was no dull moment on the occasion as the
duo of Basketmouth and Teju Babyface spiced up the event with
jokes. Guests who graced the occasion include veteran TV presenter
Ruth Benamasia - Opia, former Miss Nigeria; Vien Tetshola,
Esse Agesse-Ogoro, Tony Okoroji, Patrick Doyle, Sound Sultan,
Zaaky Adzay, Muma Gee, Agatha Amata, and Azeezat, among others.
Blackky, a graduate of Sociology from the University of Lagos
began his musical career as a DJ in 1986. As a student, he
was a regular feature in concerts usually at Lekki during
festive periods of Easter and Christmas.
Inyang however, got his break in 1990 when he contested and
won the Lekki Sunsplash talent hunt contest which gave him
a record deal with the then Polygram Records.
In 1991 when he released his first album; About Tyme containing
hit songs like Rosie, Blakky Skank and Sugar Stick. Between
1991 and 2005, he has released six albums and won many awards
to his credit.
The Reggae Icon is also credited with hit tracks like L.M.A.
Leave me Alone, Babygirl, African Dance Hall King, Delilah
and Wife among others.
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