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Born in Wolverhampton, Nayyah was exposed to the Midlands’ rich reggae scene as a teenager. He was drawn to its messages of equality and justice for all.
In his 20s, Nayyah was a pioneer of the Midlands’ British Asian music scene, as a member of Handsworth-based, all-Asian pop-rock band Carpe Diem. The group won Best New British Asian Talent at East Quest in London’s Hackney Empire. The prize was a support slot with chart-topping Leicester band Cornershop.
Nayyah then left music to concentrate on the hotel business. But during the covid pandemic when his work slowed down, he remembered his musical calling. Although he initially wanted to write for other artists, after meeting Mikey “Megahbass”, he was encouraged to sing his own compositions.
“Reggae has been a passion for over 40 years and the flame of my dream has never gone out” says Nayyah “It's been a long and winding road but the stars have aligned and now I'm in a position to make that dream a reality”.
In his 20s, Nayyah was a pioneer of the Midlands’ British Asian music scene, as a member of Handsworth-based, all-Asian pop-rock band Carpe Diem. The group won Best New British Asian Talent at East Quest in London’s Hackney Empire. The prize was a support slot with chart-topping Leicester band Cornershop.
Nayyah then left music to concentrate on the hotel business. But during the covid pandemic when his work slowed down, he remembered his musical calling. Although he initially wanted to write for other artists, after meeting Mikey “Megahbass”, he was encouraged to sing his own compositions.
“Reggae has been a passion for over 40 years and the flame of my dream has never gone out” says Nayyah “It's been a long and winding road but the stars have aligned and now I'm in a position to make that dream a reality”.
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