Sonny Blacks, a pioneering figure in the world of Carnival, passed away on July 19, 2025, at St Thomas’s Hospital, London. Despite being diagnosed with a serious health condition, he continued to work on various projects, including a major celebration of steelpan and his autobiography. Blacks was a key figure in the development of Notting Hill Carnival, having set up the Carnival Development Committee in 1968, which was the first official organizing body for the event. His contributions to Carnival and Caribbean culture have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a true pioneer, promoter, and mentor. Tributes have poured in from various quarters, honoring his legacy and the role he played in shaping the Carnival we know today.
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