Werley Nortreus (Haiti)
Werley Nortreus | |
|---|---|
| Political leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Werley Nortreus 10 November 1993 Limbé, Haiti |
| Political party | Vanyan Sòlda Ayiti |
| Children | 0 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Composer Writer Entrepreneur Politician |
| Instruments | Vocals Keyboard Drum |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Werley Nortreus was born on November 10th, 1993, in Limbé, Haiti, near Cap- Haïtien.[1]. He is a Haitian musical artist, author[2], writer, entrepreneur, and a politician. He founded a political party called Vanyan Sòlda Ayiti and a Human-Rights/Activism movement called Haitians lives Matter that is fighting for equal human rights and justice[3].
Early Life[edit]
Werley Nortreus was born in Limbé, Haiti, but he was raised and grew up in Port-Au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. He had most of his studies in Port-Au-Prince until after the 2010 Haiti earthquake before he became he writer[4].
Personal life[edit]
Werley Nortreus survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake and told he was in his room when the earthquake hit Haiti while remembering the earthquake[5]. He released his first book in 2012 and released his second book called Best Quotes of Werley Nortreus in 2017[6]. He is the founder and CEO of Ceraphin Corporation that launched and own media organizations[7].
Politics[edit]
Werley Nortreus has contributed towards political movements and activism activities like Haitians Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter movements for years when he spoke about police brutality and injustice[8]. The Haitians Lives Matter movement that he founded has contributed and participated in rallies based on discrimination and racism towards people of color in America and around the world[9].
Werley Nortreus is also the founder of Vanyan Sòlda Ayiti, a political party that was founded in Cap-Haïtien that got involved in politics in Haiti and America. The party Vanyan Sòlda Ayiti fights for justice and for a better Haiti as he spoke about kidnapping crisis in 2020[10]. His party got involved in rallies and protests across Haiti[11].
Political remarks[edit]
According to News Ghana, Werley Nortreus joined the opposition in Haiti in 2018 and gave his remarks about the presidency of the former President of Haiti Michel Martelly and current President of Haiti Jovenel Moise[12].
In 2020, Werley Nortreus was the first teen who declared his running for a Presidential nomination bid in Haiti[13].
Haiti protests[edit]
During the 2018-2019 Haitian protests, Werley Nortreus defended Haiti and Venezuela when he became a voice for the Haitians who demanded details about the PetroCaribe money and the resignation of President Jovenel Moise[14]. The Haitian Government demanded dialogue at the time but he rejected dialogue requests after launching the 'Choice Is Yours'[15].
During the protests across Haiti about PetroCaribe in 2019, Werley Nortreus said a famous speech on Bon Déjeuner! Radio about slavery that still exists these days and about how they are punishing Haitians for 1804. His speech was also based about how Haiti can't make progress because they don't want Haiti to be prosperous[16].
- “Haitians are being punished for being the first black nation that helped and Taught many countries how to get their freedom. Through the years, Haiti is being punished for the liberation of many slaves around the world. Unfortunately, that’s why they don’t want Haiti to prosper.[17]” -Werley Nortreus.
Chapel fire reaction[edit]
Werley Nortreus was not a voice only during the PetroCaribe protests, he was also a voice for Milot when a fire destroyed the Royal Chapel of Milot monument in April 2020[18]. After the dome of the Chapel collapsed, he and other leaders in Milot spoke out about the situation[19].
On April 13th, 2020, hours later after the fire destroyed the Royal Chapel of Milot. He spoke out about this situation and demanded an investigation[20]. After his citations, thousand of people are making quote them.
- “The Royal Chapel of Milot is a historical monument in Haiti and it is so important to me and Haitians. Let’s not forget that this place used to be the favorite place of King Henry Christophe. Unfortunately, it is so sad that this place is destroyed by an unknown fire. How exactly the fire started?[21]” -Werley Nortreus
- “La Chapelle Royale de Milot est un monument historique en Haïti et c’est tellement important pour moi et les Haïtiens. N’oublions pas que cet endroit était le lieu préféré du roi Henry Christophe. C’est tellement triste que cet endroit soit détruit par un incendie inconnu.[22]” -Werley Nortreus
Music career[edit]
Werley Nortreus first experience in singing was at the age of 6 years old. He was the founder and lead singer of TMG, he rap group that he started in 2007. He released his first studio album called 'Li Se Bondye' in 2012[23]. He released his fourth studio album called '1993: Birth of Paradise & Romance, Vol. 1' in 2019[24] and this album was granted an awards from Atlas Elite Entertainment for a song called Dear Ancestors that was selected in a music competition in 2018[25].
Werley Nortreus's fourth album called '1993: Birth of Paradise & Romance, Vol. 1' was listed by Bon Déjeuner! Radio as the best new album of 2019[26]. After the listing, he announced his fifth album called '1993: Birth of Paradise & Romance, Vol. 2' that is coming out in stores in 2020[27]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Facts About Werley Nortreus, The Visionary Man From Limbé, Near Cap- Haïtien". www.bondejeunerfm.online. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ↑ "Werley Nortréus publie son premier texte". Le Nouvelliste. Retrieved 24 Oct 2017.
- ↑ "La brutalité policière en aux États-Unis d'Amérique". lenational.org/. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ↑ "Werley Nortreus Quotes". www.quotes.net.
- ↑ Martinez, Alejandra. "'Still Traumatized, Expecting Another Disaster': Remembering The Haiti Quake After 10 Years". www.wlrn.org. Retrieved 9 Jan 2020.
- ↑ ""Best Quotes of Werley Nortreus", un livre pour nourrir le cerveau". Le Nouvelliste. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ "Ceraphin Corporation to launch Woy! Africa Network". Media Update. Retrieved 13 Aug 2018.
- ↑ "Founder of Haitians Lives Matter Speaks Up About Police Brutality In America". South Florida Caribbean News. 8 May 2020.
- ↑ Nodwes, Rezo (15 May 2020). "Brutalité policière aux États-Unis : le fondateur de Haitians Lives Matter dénonce". Rezo Nòdwès (in français).
- ↑ "New Protests Across Haiti After Kidnappers Killed Victims | New York Carib News". www.nycaribnews.com. Retrieved 19 Feb 2020.
- ↑ "Another Protest In The Capital of Haiti After Journalist Arrestation". South Florida Caribbean News. 13 April 2020.
- ↑ Ghana, News. "According To Studies, Michel Martelly And Jovenel Moise's Presidency Failed Haiti | News Ghana". Retrieved 30 Jan 2020.
- ↑ Ghana, News. "Werley Nortreus Announced His Presidential Bid Nomination In Haiti | News Ghana". Retrieved 19 Jan 2020.
- ↑ "I Think Haiti's President Jovenel Moise Should Resign So The Protests Can Stop, Said Werley Nortreus". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 24 Dec 2019.
- ↑ "Leader Werley Nortreus Rejects Dialogue And Launch Campaign The Choice Is Yours". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 Dec 2019.
- ↑ "Venezuela está relanzando el programa PetroCaribe, pero es Haití¿Incluido? - Noticias Ghana". Metro Noticias (in español). 19 January 2020.
- ↑ "Venezuela Is Relaunching PetroCaribe Program, But Is Haiti Included?". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 Jan 2020.
- ↑ Tagespost, Die (1 May 2020). "Die Tagespost". die-tagespost.de (in Deutsch).
- ↑ "Dome of historic church in Haiti goes up in flames, devastating UNESCO World Heritage site". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ↑ "The Historical Royal Chapel of Milot Destroyed By Unknown Fire In Haiti". South Florida Caribbean News. 14 April 2020.
- ↑ "Reactions About The Fire That Destroyed The Royal Chapel of Milot". gnnliberia.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ↑ "Haiti: un incendie suspect a détruit la Chapelle Royale de Milot, patrimoine de l'Unesco". Financial Afrik (in français). 12 May 2020.
- ↑ "Li se Bondye - Werley Nortreus | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ↑ "New Album '1993: Birth of Paradise & Romance, Vol. 1' Released In Stores". www.bondejeunerfm.online. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ↑ "Haiti based musician and producer Werley Nortreus received music award from Atlas Elite Entertainment". St. Lucia News Online. 6 May 2020.
- ↑ Desk, BWW News. "Bon Déjeuner! Radio Lists '1993: Birth Of Paradise & Romance, Vol. 1' As Best New Releases In 2019". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 18 Aug 2019.
- ↑ Okai, Henry. "Best9jamusic | #No1. Entertainment/Music Time Machine". Best9jamusic. Retrieved 16 Dec 2019.
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