Rocky Dawuni along with Mr. Vegas, Wyre, and other artistes did a remix of “Night Nurse” by Gregory Isaacs. The song which is already out is expected to pull funds to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, courtesy Gregory Isaacs Foundation. Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Daddy Bosco) is the coordinator of the project in Ghana as well as the Head of Gregory Isaacs Foundation in Ghana was explaining further, the concept for the project to Elorm Beenie who writes for a Ghanaian blog, BeenieWords.com.
“Basically the project is the brainchild of Linda Diane Isaacs head of the Gregory Isaacs Foundation. Linda was a Manager and Wife of Gregory. It’s a tribute to frontline workers riding on the ‘Night Nurse‘ theme. Song features artistes from all over the world and Rocky Dawuni is on courtesy of the Ghana branch of the Gregory Isaacs Foundation”, — Daddy Bosco.
Gregory Isaacs is one of Jamaica’s highly celebrated Musicians of all times. Born Gregory Anthony Isaacs on July 15, 1951; he passed on in the UK on October 25, 2010, according to reports. The New York Times, described Isaacs as “the most exquisite vocalist in reggae”. He has released a lot of Albums — notable among them are “Cool Ruler”, “Mr. Isaacs”, “Out Deh”, “Red Rose For Gregory”, just to name a few.
About Gregory Isaacs Foundation:
The Gregory Isaacs Foundation was set up on 15 July 2011 (Isaacs’ birthday) by his wife June Wyndham, with the intention of continuing his charitable work. A year later a free concert was staged featuring artists such as U-Roy, Big Youth, and the Mighty Diamonds, to raise funds for two schools.
In July 2015 a mural by Junior Moore depicting Isaacs was unveiled at 125 Orange Street, the former site of his Cash and Carry shop and now the Leggo Recording Studios. The unveiling also saw the launch of “Cool Ruler” spring water.
In 2016 it was announced that the Jamaican government would posthumously award Isaacs the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) in recognition of his contribution to the country’s music.
In October 2016 the UK branch of the Gregory Isaacs Foundation installed a commemorative blue plaque at 59 Weald Lane, Harrow, the house where Isaacs lived for the last three years of his life. In February 2018, a blue plaque was unveiled at Isaacs’ former home at 15 Sunrise Crescent in St. Andrew, with the foundation also announcing plans to open a museum dedicated to Isaacs at the site. (Source: Wikipedia).
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