It was just a few months ago that singer Niggy Boy literally rocked continents and captivated women around the world with his sweet, covetable, flirtatious message: “Caring means sharing.” .
Rvssian's viral single “Continent” from Dutty Money's “riddim” quickly catapulted his career, with the music video quickly racking up over 11 million views and the show becoming available for streaming. has been placed on an upward trajectory. In the Bible, the womanizer Solomon, the Niggy Boy, and the self-proclaimed “Garris of the Continent” are, at their core, nothing more than a mother's boy.
“Nice Boy loves him like his mother cooks for him,” publicist Dave Rodney told The Sunday Gleaner, and the visually impaired artist, whose real name is Nigel Hector, agreed. did.
“I remember always being glued to my mother,” Nizzy Boy said, recalling the special relationship he had with his mother during his youth and formative years.
“No matter where she slept, I was with her. And whenever she went out, I wanted to know where she was going and what time she would come back, and I would wait until she got home. I didn't sleep. I was away from her for a good part of my childhood because I was in boarding school, so I tried to spend as much time with her as I could.”
Nizzy Boy, from St. James, attended the Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kingston, miles from home, but what was beyond his sight was still on his and his mother's minds. . Their relationship has not changed at all since childhood.
Nizzy Boy was born with the challenges of being kept in an incubator for three months and then completely blind at six months old, but he says he never received any special treatment. I quickly pointed out that it wasn't there. It wasn't in his mother's scenario.
“I was treated like any other child in the family. I wasn't a 'baby.' For example, I had to do household chores like everyone else and whenever I caused trouble, I was scolded like everyone else,” he recalled.
The 23-year-old singing sensation known as Jamaica's Stevie Wonder learned many lessons at the feet of his mother.
“The most important lesson my mother taught me was to stay true to yourself in everything you do, and to remain resolute and focused on the goals you are trying to achieve, even in the face of difficulties. She always encouraged me to do my best and made me know that there is always room for growth in everything I do,” said the aspiring US-based lawyer. said.
And to take the food analogy a little further, one of Niggyboy's favorite things to do with his mother is cook.
“I like trying new dishes with my mom. It's one of the fun things we do together. I'm going to make Mother's Day special for her, but my goal is for her to… I will do everything I can to make sure you have a great day,” Nizzy Boy vowed.
But his mother Claudette Hill told The Sunday Gleaner that her son had already given her that special gift.
“Being an excellent student in high school and graduating with honors from Stony Brook University is the best Mother's Day present,” said Hill, who shared part of her life with Nizzy during their childhood. .
“Nigel was a very active child, very busy, fearless and strong. [willed] And stubborn. I think this attitude carried over and led him to be positive, which led to the current wave of success he is experiencing.When Nigel was around [a] At one year old, he was singing and playing beats on the wooden partition of his house. Before he could even speak properly, he was singing along to TV commercials and radio jingles. I distinctly remember him singing the TRESemmé shampoo commercial. Then he was navigating through TV channels to find his BET music video to watch. One of his favorites was 50 Cent's In Da Club. He also mixes Marcia Providence's “Hear My Cry Oh Lord'' with Elephant Man's “Bun Bad Mind,'' while banging on a wooden partition. He played the beat by ear. I thought he was going to be a drummer and singer like Grubb Cooper. He was a big fan of Mavado. He also likes listening to Luther He Vandross and Air He Supply. I knew he would excel in both music and education, but I always encouraged him to prioritize lessons and music to come later. I knew he wanted to try his hand at music, but I never expected it to happen so soon or while he was still in school.'' He is delighted with his son's success. said a very proud Ms Hill who couldn't contain it.
“I'm happy, elated, euphoric, jubilant, excited because I knew we were going to do well in school. [he] Very focused and motivated. As for music, I thought it would come later. [I’m] Very happy wherever I am [he is] the current. I didn't have time to attend his show as I am still busy with my own show, but the rest of my family did. Reggae Sam Fest is definitely the go-to place for me and my family. I'll be the biggest supporter in that crowd…probably second only to her sister Margaret,” she shared.
On Mother's Day, Niggy Boy will definitely be playing his mother's favorite song from his own catalogue, Superwoman.
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