MONTEGO BAY, St James — Dancehall artiste Nigy Boy was honored by the St James Municipal Corporation with the 2024 Silver Montego Bay Sumfest City Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry following his debut on Festival Night Two at Reggae Sumfest early Sunday morning.
Award Presentation:
Presented by:
- Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon
- Reggae Sumfest Executive Producer Joe Bogdanovich
- Director Robert Russell
Nigy Boy’s Reaction:
An overjoyed Nigy Boy accepted the citation and award, expressing deep gratitude to his supporters. He stated, “I just wanna say it was a privilege being here, and I like how everything came full circle. My first ever performance was in the place I came from, Montego Bay. I appreciate all of you for coming out. The love is real; one heart… love you, always and forever.” His heartfelt words were met with loud cheers from the audience.
Performance Highlights:
Nigy Boy’s performance was remarkable, particularly due to his silver alien outfit and the inclusion of backup dancers and extras dressed in robotic costumes. His setlist included:
- Popular hits such as Judgement
- A cover of Dexta Daps’ Breaking News
- A cover of Kranium’s Nobody Has To Know
Rising Star:
The 23-year-old artiste had a breakout single with Continent, produced by Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston, earlier this year. The single has garnered him fans not only in Jamaica but also in dancehall-reggae markets in the United States, The Bahamas, and Guyana.
Nigy Boy’s recognition at Reggae Sumfest and his growing popularity underscore his rising influence in the dancehall scene, marking him as a significant new figure in the music industry.
