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Smiley Culture Celebrated With a Blue Plaque
A blue plaque honouring the late British reggae icon Smiley Culture was unveiled this month at his former home in South London.
The unveiling took place at Temple Court, Lansdowne Green Estate on what would have been Smiley Culture’s 62nd birthday, in recognition of his contributions to British music and culture. His daughter, Natara Emmanuel, expressed her deep gratitude, noting that the plaque is a lasting tribute to her father’s legacy, one that speaks to his impact on uniting communities and creating cultural bridges.
This is the third and final plaque sponsored by Sony Music UK’s Social Justice Fund, in partnership with charity Nubian Jak Community Trust, to commemorate Black Britons’ contributions to music culture and history.
Dr Jak Beula, CEO of Nubian Jak Community Trust, described the commemoration as “a pivotal moment in recognising Smiley Culture’s influence on music, culture, and society, and as a true Black British icon.”
Charlotte Edgeworth, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact at Sony Music UK said: “Smiley was an icon of British reggae rap, and we are pleased to be able to honour his extraordinary contribution to Black British music and culture.”