In the late ‘80s, Nigerians were entertained with roots reggae music from the likes of The Mandators, Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono and Oritz Wiliki among others. That was the fad until 1990 when a 24 year-old graduate of Sociology from University of Lagos, Edward Inyang aka Blackky, swept the Nigerian music scene with his reggae hit track, Rosie.
Overnight, he became the toast of the town. However, after six albums, he disappeared from the music scene. Now in his 40s and after 21 years as a performing artiste, Blackky who is still single will stage a comeback at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the musician who prefers to be addressed as The Blackman, Blackky is just descending from the mountain top; “he is walking back into another mission that Jah has sent him musically and is getting things ready for his forthcoming album and concert dubbed ‘Blackky’s Playground’ starring Blackky live in concert.”
To him, Blackky’s Playground is a concert specially packaged by Blackville Limited, Blackky’s management outfit for Blackky’s fans. He says: “We are trying to meet our fans at a particular place where the Blackman would be performing quarterly or bi- annually so that they will enjoy our sound. Unfortunately, our music is plagued by piracy and poor remuneration and the artiste is gradually becoming an endangered species.
“We also want to in a way encourage live performances. A lot of Nigerians want a place where they can listen to live music and enjoy the music of artistes they have followed over the years. And my fans have been asking for that concert where it is not only Blackky singing Rosie or Delilah but Blackky singing a string of the hits since we have had about six albums. That is why we were particular about kick-starting Blackky’s Playground.”
The event which took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos attracted a lot of media supporters as well as artist. here are some few pictures but more comes later.
Pictures: Courtesy DJ DAV
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