Black T Igwe


Black T Igwe formerly Black T also known as Eric Yaw Otu, born in Obuasi, is a Togolese singer, musical arranger, beatmaker and singer-songwriter of Ghanaian origin
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 and the Chronos'One Family collective.
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Origin and training

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

Musical career

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.
Back in 2009 with the singles Alognedzi Kede, which dominated the local charts 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.
Although he hails from the Ashanti region Black T Igwe has received awards in Togo and even musically produced Togolese singers such as Wedy and Most Wanted, and featuring King Mensah and other West African singers such asː Mink's, Bisa Kdei, Kelvyn Boy, Shado Chris, Mike Alabi, Floby and Rich M'dali, Vano Baby and Zeynab.

Career in music production

Alongside his music, Black T Igwe excels as a musical arranger, beatmaker and producer, mainly in Ghana and Togo 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.

Signature with KEFA Entertainment

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

Scenes and Concerts

A list of some notable concerts
  • 2017 ː Twelve Heroes of the Year Awards
  • 2018 ː National Tour for the Independence of Togo
  • 2018 ː Urban Concert at The Omnisport Stadium The Omnisport Stadium.
  • 2018 ː Live in Burkina Faso
  • 2018 ː Gabon Media Tour & Concert.
  • 2020 ː Guest at king Mensah's 24-year anniversary concert
  • 2020 ː Concert on the esplanade of the Palais des congrès de la ville in Kara
  • 2020 ː 12th edition of the Forum National du Paysan Togolais
  • 2019 to 2022 : European tour

Events

Discography

Albums

Recognition

Rewards