Ding Dong honoured by state of New York

Ding Dong honoured by state of New York

Ding Dong said he has dedicated his career to creating uplifting music, with the aim of spreading Jamaican culture across the globe whether or not he is recognised.

His efforts have proven to not be in vain, however, as the state of New York saw it fit to acknowledge the dancer-turned-deejay at the recent 52nd anniversary of the West Indian American Day Carnival held in Brooklyn, in the US.

Presented by congresswoman Yvette D Clarke, Ding Dong was honoured with a certificate of special congressional recognition, and appointed a cultural ambassador for 'The Big Apple' (New York City).

"I was like wow, New York nuh recognise people so easy and is dancehall music me do and dem give me that big recognition; I was shocked," Ding Dong told THE STAR. "I never expected it and dem never tell me. I just closed the show and she told me they have an award for me. I do things sometimes not knowing who is watching. I just do it from my heart, so it is a blessing to see that other people recognise it and love it."

And that was just one token. The Lebeh Lebeh artiste was also awarded a certificate of merit by Jamaican-born New York State Assemblyman, N. Nick Perry.

While making the presentation, Clarke said: "We are so proud of you and we ask that you continue to bring us the hits, to represent the culture. We know the sky is the limit, so thank you so much for all that you have done to entertain us and to take us to another level."