Blakkayo

Blakkayo

Jean Clario Gateaux, known by Blakkayo, is a lover of reggae. While listening to Kaya’s seggae, a fusion of Mauritian sega and reggae, he realised that he could use music to share his beliefs and help others. He even wrote his own lyrics, which led him to freestyle music.

Blakkayo aims to keep Mauritian culture and music alive by creating and promoting reggae, seggae and dancehall music. Since the day he started singing, whether with the OSB team or solo, his only motivation is to show the world the reality of the island.

In 2000, his first album was released, Tchek to Life. The album was a groundbreaking release after the riots on the island that year, which led to the success of Blakkayo. The following year, he teamed up with the OSB crew and gave life to a new album entitled Nou Kkila, where they sang for Kaya’s tribute.