Reggae Donn Sa 10th Edition

MERSENER (Seychelles)

Mersener, also known as Vincent Denis Eliza, is a prominent artist from the Seychelles. He is the brother of Elijah, another renowned Seychellois artist who is very famous in Mauritius. As a teenager, Mersener began to make a name for himself in the music industry with songs such as “Ou Zis Parey”, “Past and Gone”, “Ankor en Fwa”, “San Ou” and “Believe Dan Love”, among others. Mersener also boasts a wide musical repertoire, with a number of collaborations, including with Blakkayo on the hit “Par Lao Jah”.

RAS NATTY BABY (Rodrigues)

Ras Natty Baby, real name Joseph Nicolas Emilien, is a true seggae legend. He was one of the pioneers of this musical genre, alongside Kaya and Natir Chamarel. Today, seggae is regarded as a national musical symbol and an essential part of Mauritius’s cultural heritage, on a par with sega. Revered by the new generation and popular across the island, Ras Natty Baby has a number of iconic tracks. As he nears his 70th birthday, he still continues to play his most beautiful notes, much to the delight of his fans.

PIX’L (Reunion)

PIX’L is a star of the Reunionese music scene. A talented songwriter and performer, this unique artist is blessed with Mauritian and Reunionese roots. Lulled by music from an early age, PIX’L has won over many fans both on Reunion Island and in France with hit singles such as “Alé Aou”, “Tribute”, “Nouveau Départ”, “Zenfan Bondié” and “2 Saisons”.

ABDOU DAY (Madagascar)

Abdou Day, from Madagascar, is a versatile artist who sings with fluency in French, English and Malagasy. His music, which he describes as reggasy (a blend of reggae and salegy from his native island), strikes a subtle balance between Jamaica and the Indian Ocean, and his hard-hitting lyrics are a powerful and accurate portrayal of the persistent injustices and misery around the world.