After receiving a hero’s welcome two weeks in the past in his nation of start, Jamaica, the place he was introduced as one of many headline acts for Reggae Sumfest 2024, New York-based, visually-impaired, fast-rising reggae celebrity Nigy Boy jetted off to Georgetown, Guyana final weekend for a efficiency at Mashramani, Guyana’s annual competition that celebrates the nation’s standing as a republic.
“’Mash-A-Rama’ was positively a vibe! This was my first time visiting Guyana and, in every single place I went, I used to be welcomed with open arms,” Nigy Boy informed Caribbean Life on Monday.
Supervisor Chris Crooks additionally informed Caribbean Life that Nigy Boy’s 20-minute set was “nothing in need of spectacular,” including that “followers raved about his scintillating efficiency at Guyana’s Nationwide Park.
“Nigy’s efficiency was electrifying,” he mentioned. “The 20,000 screaming followers in attendance sang ‘Continent’ phrase for phrase,” Crooks added.
Whereas in Guyana, he mentioned Nigy met President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, mere hours earlier than he chaired the Convention of Heads of Authorities of the Caribbean Group (CARICOM) on the Nationwide Cultural Centre in Georgetown.
“Assembly President Irfaan Ali and his First Girl Arya Ali was an sudden shock for me,” Nigy mentioned. “To know that they endorse my expertise is unquestionably an honor.”
Crooks mentioned “Mash-A-Rama” additionally featured performances from Rajah Wild, Brysco, Kraff, Matic Queen and a visitor look from music producer Rvssian.
Crooks mentioned “’Continent’ has racked up a formidable 6.6 million views on YouTube and exhibits no indicators of slowing down.”
He mentioned Nigy’s second single by Rvssian, on the “Cost Plan Riddim,” can be launched quickly.
