The Carnival season is over but the impact that vision-impaired, new comer to Calypso Kerwin “Mighty Omee” Casimir has made with his captivating hit “Murderer”, lingers.
In the space of two weeks, Omee has collected a second award. At at a brief ceremony at the Calypso House on Friday, he was presented with the Calypso in Defence of God’s Image award, a collaboration between the National Youth Council (NYC) and the Dominica Social Justice and Peace Committee (DSJPC), .
“I feel so elated,” said a beaming Casimir after receiving a cheque of EC$1000. He thanked everyone who worked with him “I also want to thank the creator for life, thanks a lot…I’m going to put it in the bank,” he stated.
Recently, he received the joint Road March title with veteran calypsonian Woksok.
Speaking at the ceremony, Father Franklyn Cuffy of the DSJPC said there were a number of songs that could have gotten the 2014 award.
“This year there were a number of songs, for example Hunter’s song which talks about the child abuse, and I thought that it was a very powerful song. The tribute to Mama by Daddy Chess that was a good song as well. Baby Machine I thought that was a very good song as well,” he said.
“But the song, Murderer, I think speaks directly to our topic, World Respect Life Day and the Dominica Social Justice and Peace day of promoting a culture of life, and we are looking at and we think of the dignity of the person and we have an overall theme promoting God’s likeness,” he added.
President of the National Youth Council of Dominica, Jahisiah Benoit, said that there are three reasons why Casimir was chosen.
“Mr. Casimir, he really exceeded the competition in all respects, firstly the lyrics, were lyrics that everyone could identify with and spoke directly to several issues. Secondly we want to commend him for being involved in writing the song, and thirdly we are aware that his vision is somewhat limited, but that is only vision through the eye sight. Vision of things that are affecting the world, vision of the positive outlook for Dominica I think he’s in fact above and beyond any of us in terms of the vision he has for our society.”
Benoit added that for these reasons, “we felt that Mr. Casimir indeed deserves this award” and said the group wanted to commend Casimir publicly for his “outstanding work.”
I heard the song on YouTube, and next thing I know, I am singing murderer. ThAt not like me, the song is catchy. Go bio he go
Congrats Bro
Tomato has a more catchy beat full stop. That tomato song could be a big hit in clubs all over Europe if we knew how to make money
Congratulations Omee and enjoy the moment as it is tough to become a repeat road march king. Wish for you the best in the entertainment business.
Great initiative by those involved. Hip Hip Hooray.
congrats partner bioche massive
I personally know how Kerwin has struggled through life in our little Bioche community. With the help of the Almighty please continue to have that determination to do your best. Congratulations!
He needs to get some medical help for his sight somebody help this man so he don’t go totally blind.
good job
I AM FROM BARBADOS i love your soung
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“and we have an overall theme promoting God’s likeness,” he added” News Article
The only reason I am here at this news article is because of the statement above–for a word of encouragement to the “Mighty Omee”. Kerwin Casimir
Kerwin I do not know exactly, what are the words in your theme–“promoting the Likeness of God”– but I want to believe that those words are in reference to “Love” for God is Love; and He created man in His “Image” and “Likeness”.
The apostle tells us that “Jesus” who called Himself the “Son of Man” was in the express Image of God the Father. Jesus the Son, demonstrated the “Likeness” of the Father in Him, the ways of Life, which were His attitude and conducts of Love–to the glory of the Father–Eternal Spirit, Christ who lives in Him.
Now, young man–Kerwin Casimir– I also want to believe that you were a messenger of God in the crowd of “Carnival revelers”–it was among crowds like those that Jesus chose to speak the message of Life for it is among those crowed that Jesus knows Life is needed. And that was what the Pharisees, the Sadducees, or the Scribes of His days on Earth did not understand about Him.
My advice to you is stay humble–don’t allow the thoughts of fame and popularity to take away that virtue in you, for that is the reason you would not go further than where you are today.
Pay attention to what God is saying to you, by your channel of faith in Him. Don’t ever forget that He can only do His work of Salvation through those whom He has chosen to do so.
If you are one us, continue in faith, through trust, humility, and obedience to His command. By the power of His Holy Spirit, God will direct you to the places He has planned for you to go.
I truly believe that this is not about the things of carnival–it is about the things of Life which is from God–take heed of His commands for your Life. Blessings!
cogratulations to u omee,, u did a fantastic job with that song….
i’m so happy for omee,he deserves it for real .i’ll be looking out for bigger and better things next yr life’s spear ,, all the best to u omee,,good job !
Congratulationssssss. I love that song so much
big-up my youth this is just the beginning of things to come in the future
He deserved it congrats to him… That goes to show we can all excel in whatsoever we put our mind too .. his visually impared and that didn’t stop him from writing his song!
Well deserved hope the Church uses this song as their news Anthem with the permission of the singer of course. In my opinion MR.OMMIE sang his with strong conviction, and I am sure it hit home with lots of persons in a way the Church sometimes struggle to do.
congrats you done well sir
well done. Very catchy bit as well as lyrics. Well deserved.
WELL DONE OMEEE
Great choice, by far my most favorite calypso song this year
Congratulations!! The brother needs the cash.
he needs no cash because he says that he’s going to put it in the bank..
congrats kerwin bigger things to come dublanc massive big up
yea, more positive vibes
Excellent gesture to the gentleman!
Congratulations!
you go Omee! congratulations!
The first time I heard Omee song was at elimination and I was jumping on my bed I was disappointed cause I thought that was a great song even more than tomato then the results came out and I was like what are these people looking for ye its a little different but it was speaking the truth and it can be song not only in DA but anywhere in the world but such is life I wld say to Omee stay positive and u will go far u sure got a fan in me. And I would like to add this to it, to all go back now look at the finals Black Diamond performance on both songs he got me too, so for me the King is Black Diamond 2 Hunter 3 Dice.
Nonesense
Kudos to Omee!!