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Black T Igwe
Black T Igwe in (2024)
Black T Igwe in (2024)
Background information
Birth nameEric Yaw Otu
BornObuasi
OriginGhana[1]
GenresAfropop
Afrobeat, Rap, RnB
Instrument(s)Voice
guitar
piano
Years active2000 – present
LabelsBlack Music Production now Wish Me Well Music (WMWM) and the Chronos'One Family collective[2]
KEFA Entertainment (from 2022 to 2024)[1]

Black T Igwe formerly Black T[3] also known as Eric Yaw Otu,[2] born in Obuasi (Ghana), is a Ghanaian singer, musical arranger, beatmaker and singer-songwriter who has made his mark on the Togolese music scene[4][5] and is considered one of the few Ghanaian artists to have conquered the French-speaking African public[6]

He has been based in Togo since 1999, where he actively pursues his musical activities under his record label Black Music Production now Wish Me Well Music (WMWM) and the Chronos'One Family collective, bringing together talents such as Etane Blex, B4L...[2]

Origin and training

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Since childhood, he has nurtured a passion for music, despite his parents' opposition. In 2002,[7] he began self-taught training in music engineering at Andigo Music Production in Ghana, before moving to Lomé in 2004.[2] He then joined the Dodo Production studio team before returning to Ghana in 2006 to perfect his musical production technics.[8] He returned to Lomé to further develop his skills with Joel Azeto at Rovers Records.[6]

Musical career

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Black T Igwe at the studio in 2024

BlackT Igwe is a versatile artist, tackling social realities in a style that blends Afrobeat, Afropop and RnB. In 2004, he released his first hit single, Alonmé Mano, on the Be Real Production label, consolidating his reputation in Togo.[2][9]

Back in 2009 with the singles Alognedzi Kede, which dominated the local charts[8] and at the same time created his own studio Black Music Production and produced under the collective Chronos'One Family songs for artists such as Etane Blex and B4L...[4][1]

Although he hails from the Ashanti Black region T Igwe has received awards in Togo[10][11] and even musically produced Togolese singers such as Wedy and Most Wanted,[9] and featuring King Mensah and other West African singers such asː Mink's (Cameroon),[12][13] Bisa Kdei, Kelvyn Boy (Ghana), Shado Chris, Mike Alabi (Ivory Coast), Floby and Rich M'dali (Burkina Faso),[14] Vano Baby and Zeynab (Benin).[4][15]

Career in music production

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Alongside his music, Black T Igwe excels as a musical arranger,[16] beatmaker and producer, mainly in Ghana and Togo[1][17] contributing to the emergence of young singers and with projects such as Tognea Negble and Kpognoede, Djaglan, Mamamouna on his record label Black Music Production or under his collective Chronos One Family.[18][19]

Signature with KEFA Entertainment

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In 2022, Black T Igwe joined KEFA Entertainment, a Ghanaian label with offices in Ghana and Togo. At a press event at Hotel IOKA in Togo, he was officially presented as the label's new artist. This collaboration aims to take his career to new heights, boosting his visibility and creativity.[20]

KEFA Entertainment has already helped produce some landmark collaborations in 2021, such as his duet with Cameroonian Bisa Kdei in It's Over,[21] whose official video has exceeded 270,000 views on YouTube.[1][22]

Scenes and Concerts

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A list of some notable concerts[17]

Events

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  • 2018 : Conference at MINT Hôtel and enthronement of Black T's "Igwe" [1] by Reiyel Com and Events on November 23 at the Palais des Congrès in Lomé at public request.[27][28]

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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Recognition

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Rewards

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  • Four trophies by All Music Awards in Togo[18] including the hit of the year trophy with "VVNT" (Vonvon nonto)[2] in 2013 ːand nomination in the urban music category, male artist of the year, best beatmaker with his label Black Music Production in 2017.[2][44]
  • Nine trophies by The Heroes 228 in Togo.[18][45]
  • Award at La Nuit Des Imbattables in 2009 :.[18]
  • Awarded by TV2 in Togo
  • Agoe Show Award
  • Kara Award Music[6]

Notes and references

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Music, Ghana (12 July 2022). "Sealed! KEFA Entertainment outdoors BlackT Igwe | Ghana Music". Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Arabo, Idrissou (1 October 2017). "Black T du Togo s'offre une collaboration avec Mink's sur KamerMoov". KamerMoov (in French). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Interview / Don Stash : " Notre jeunesse devra apprendre la musique et retourner en arrière (...), car il y a de bons musiciens et chanteurs au Togo "". m.icilome.com (in French). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Music, Ghana (23 June 2022). "The hidden Ghanaian diamond finally uncovered: meet BlackT Igwe | Ghana Music". Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Adjo Folly". wadjoradio.net (in French). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Black T Igwe, l'artiste qui transcende les frontières musicales – eArtiste". www.eartiste.org (in French). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Togo/Musique : "Ma DuDu", c'est le nouveau single de Black T Igwe déjà dans les bacs". Togonyigba (in French). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Afro-Club, le Hit des platines avec Smarty, Tina, M.Pokora et Fally Ipupa". rfi.fr (in French). 16 May 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  9. ^ a b ""Shine Your Eyez ": la nouvelle vidéo de Black T qui cartonne". Africa Top Success (in French). 21 June 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  10. ^ "AJ Nelson Talks About His Togo Tour Experiences, Future Collaborations & More". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Building Bridges Through Dance: The Legacy of Prince M.I.K". pulse.com.gh. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  12. ^ Nehdi, Dariche (28 September 2017). "Black T du Togo s'offre une collaboration avec Mink's". Culturebene (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  13. ^ Tribune, Togo (29 September 2017). "Quand Black-T et Minsk se rencontre, ça donne " abandon " ! [Vidéo]". Togo Tribune (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  14. ^ Sawadogo, Parfait Fabrice (2 February 2021). "Interview: "j'ai pas choisi la musique, c'est elle qui m'a choisi", dixit TONY.S alias RICH.M'DALI". Infos Culture du Faso. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Black T, ses débuts et la reussite". gnadoemedia.com (in French). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  16. ^ V, Sylvanus (30 December 2022). "Togo : Le message de Black T à ses fans pour l'année 2023". L-FRII (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  17. ^ a b Beenie, Elorm (11 July 2022). "Kefa Entertainment signs BlackT Igwe, officially unveiled in Togo – See Photos | Beenie Words". Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d "Black-T Igwe – Biographie". toutbaigne.com (in French). 14 March 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Black T, un Igwe au parcours atypique". gnadoemedia.com (in French). 1 June 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  20. ^ a b "BlackT Igwe officially signs on to Kefa Entertainment". 3news.com. Publishing Desk. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  21. ^ V, Sylvanus (2 October 2021). "Togo/Musique : Black T annonce un lourd projet avec cette star ghanéenne". L-FRII (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  22. ^ Caleb Akponou (9 July 2022). "Showbiz : Black-T signe avec KEFA Intertainment". gapola.tg (in French). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  23. ^ "Black T du Togo Archives". Infos Culture du Faso (in French). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  24. ^ "TTI honore king Mensah pour le Togo| Myafricainfos" (in French). 27 January 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  25. ^ Kpogo, Elom (16 January 2020). "Togo: Black T et Dj Mohab, les grands soutiens du Forum des paysans". Africa Top Success (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  26. ^ "Togo: JB Mohab et Black-T sur scène pour le bonheur des paysans !". allAfrica.fr (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  27. ^ "Made-in-togo | Intronisation du " IGWE " Black-T le 23 novembre prochain". made-in-togo.com (in French). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  28. ^ Sassou, Fabrice (17 October 2018). "Togo: Black T "Igwe" annonce son intronisation avec un show inédit le 23 novembre". africatopsuccess.com (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  29. ^ "Black T". Music In Africa (in French). 4 December 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  30. ^ "Togoː Music football clubː Black T". LiveYDream. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  31. ^ "Quand Black-T et Minsk se rencontre, ça donne " abandon " ! [Vidéo] - Togoweb" (Vidéo) (in French). 29 September 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  32. ^ "Musique: Black T enflamme la toile avec sa nouvelle tuerie " Djaglan "[vidéo] - Togoweb" (in French). 2 February 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  33. ^ "Tuerie !!! Black T Feat Nasty Nesta – Boto Remix [Audio]". BweliTribe. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  34. ^ "Togoː Musique, les premières réponses du clan Black T après l'interview de Pikaluz". gnadoemedia.com (in French). 1 January 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  35. ^ Saam, Samuel (17 January 2022). "Le message de Black T à Pikaluz pour l'année 2022". afrikanalyse.com (in French). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  36. ^ "Made-in-togo | Black T Igwe - Volume". www.made-in-togo.com (in French). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  37. ^ 5000Hits.com. "Black T Igwe". 5000Hits.com (in French). Retrieved 30 December 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  38. ^ Gnazou, Marc (10 February 2023). "Écoutez le nouveau single de l'artiste Black T Igwe (Vidéo)". Le Neutre (in French). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  39. ^ "Musique : Quand les femmes dansent sur le nouveau morceau de Black T (Vidéo) | Lintegral" (in French). 13 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  40. ^ "Blackt Igwe - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". viberate.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  41. ^ LHX, Transsion. "Black T Igwe - Winner ft. Ghettovi MP3 Download & Lyrics | Boomplay". boomplay.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  42. ^ "Komio (feat. Zeynab) [Remix] - Black T Igwe: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  43. ^ "Black T Igwe - Listen Free on Audiomack". audiomack.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  44. ^ "Nuit des All Music Awards : Plusieurs artistes récompensés – Togo-Presse". togopresse.tg (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  45. ^ "Musique: Santrinos, Juliano, Black T et 9 autres artistes, les héros de 2020 - Togo Breaking News". togobreakingnews.info (in French). 18 February 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
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