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A blue plaque honouring the late British reggae icon Smiley Culture was unveiled this month at his former home in South London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unveiling took place at Temple Court, Lansdowne Green Estate on what would have been Smiley Culture\u2019s 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\u2019s legacy, one that speaks to his impact on uniting communities and creating cultural bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the third and final plaque sponsored by Sony Music UK’s Social Justice Fund<\/a>, in partnership with charity Nubian Jak Community Trust<\/a>, to commemorate Black Britons\u2019 contributions to music culture and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Jak Beula, CEO of Nubian Jak Community Trust<\/a>, described the commemoration as \u201ca pivotal moment in recognising Smiley Culture\u2019s influence on music, culture, and society, and as a true Black British icon.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte Edgeworth, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact at Sony Music UK said: \u201cSmiley 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.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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