New York-based, visually impaired reggae artist Nigy Boy has secured nominations in three categories, including “Best New Entertainer,” “Best Song,“ and “Best Singjay Entertainer,“ at the upcoming 42nd Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), slated for March 30 at the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
“I am extremely grateful and humbled to be recognized with three nominations at this year’s IRAWMA awards in Florida,“ Nigy Boy, whose real name is Nigel Hector, told Caribbean Life on Monday. “It is my work in music that has garnered attention from such a prestigious organization as the IRAWMA.
“I will keep doing the best I can,“ he added.
New York-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru“ Turner was also ecstatic, telling Caribbean Life, “Nigy’s success is impressive and must be celebrated by all Caribbean nationals in the Diaspora, as it proves that we can ‘buss‘ superstars right here in the Big Apple.
“This debunks the theory that reggae/dancehall stars rise only out of Jamaica,“ he added. “Nigy Boy’s success and that of Shaggy, Kranium, Red Fox, Shelly Thunder, Mr. Easy, Hood Celebrityy, Shinehead and Sasha is proof that we have the talent and ‘wear-it-all‘ to break bonafide superstars right here in the Diaspora.“
Turner said news about Nigy Boy’s nominations came a day before he released a hot new soca song, “Hold On,” featuring Trinidadian singer/songwriter Nailah Blackman, and a reggae song titled “Take Care of You“ that “has ‘hit‘ written all over it.“
When asked about recording “Take Care of You,“ the “Continent Boss“ said, “It was a great joy and honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with Silly Walks on their massive project.
“The song explores the darker side of many relationships, and I have no doubt that it will resonate with my fans and a large audience globally,“ he said.
Last year, the visually-impaired musical prodigy’s career soared with the hit single “Continent.“
This was followed by “Karma,” “Lover Not A Fighter,” “You & I,” “Nomad,“ and “Goodness of God,“ among others.
His hard work also earned him top billing at Reggae Sumfest 2024, where he solidified his status as a star.
“For over 30 minutes, he battered Catherine Hall like hurricane ‘Beryl,‘ with a barrage of hits that had the festive, near-capacity audience screaming for more,“ Turner said.
At the end of his performance, Turner said Nigy Boy was honored with the 2024 Silver Montego Bay Sumfest City Award from the St. James Municipal Corporation for his outstanding achievement in entertainment.
