Legacy release
Music Saved Him. The Streets Took Him. The Legacy Lives On.
Factory East honours the life and words of artist Nayta The Kid, a young man whose journey began in a small East London studio and whose legacy continues through the community he loved.
Don't Let Me Go
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For immediate release: London, UK
Factory East, the grassroots creative studio founded by community mentor Jack Ramadan, announces a legacy release project honouring the life and talent of Abiola "Nayta The Kid" Akerele, an artist whose story spans a decade of resilience, creativity, and connection.
What began as a small, self-funded studio in East London became a lifeline for young people. With no backing, no sponsors, and no safety net, Jack built a space where teenagers could walk in with nothing and walk out with purpose. One of the first to walk through the doors was a 17-year-old named Nayta.
From the moment he entered Factory East, his presence was unmistakable, talented, bright, hungry for something better. He connected instantly with the in-house producer, and the studio quickly became a safe space where he could grow, create, and breathe. During this time, he wrote a handwritten letter that would later become the emotional centre of this legacy project.
Excerpt from Nayta's letter (age 17)
“Jack Ramadan took me in and got me off the streets… Everybody in the area recognises what Jack and the Factory are doing for the community. We are making something of ourselves now that we have the Factory behind us. It is impossible to ignore the fact that the Factory has probably saved our lives.”
Unlike many stories that fade after youth work ends, the bond between Jack and Nayta never broke. They stayed in touch every year, throughout his entire adult life. They saw each other regularly. The connection matured, but it never weakened.
Factory East wasn't just a chapter in his youth, it was a constant. A home he could always return to.
Three weeks before his death, Jack visited him at his flat in East Ham, the same place where he would later lose his life. Jack was there with other Factory East artists, sitting in his front room, laughing, reminiscing, and planning a Factory East reunion. A reunion that meant something to all of them. A reunion that he was excited for.
A reunion that now becomes part of his legacy.
On 29 December 2020, at the age of 28, Nayta's life was tragically cut short in a confrontation outside his home. Emergency services arrived quickly, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men were later convicted of manslaughter in connection with his death.
His passing devastated the community, not just because of the tragedy, but because of the man he had become, the potential he still carried, and the love he still had for the place that helped shape him.
Quote from Jack Ramadan
“He wasn't just a young person I helped at 17. He was family for over a decade. We never lost contact, we were always in touch, always checking in, always connected. Three weeks before he died, we were in his front room planning a Factory East reunion. This project is about honouring the boy he was, the man he became, and the voice he left behind.”
About the legacy project
The Factory East × Nayta The Kid Legacy Project brings together:
- His handwritten letter
- His unreleased music
- His story
- The memories shared by those who loved him
- The mission he believed in
This project is not about tragedy! It is about truth, impact, and continuation. It is about turning pain into purpose, and ensuring that the safe space he credited with “saving our lives” continues to protect and uplift the next generation.
About Factory East
Factory East is a community-driven creative studio in East London dedicated to providing safe, accessible spaces for young people to develop their artistic talent. Founded by Jack Ramadan, the studio has supported hundreds of young people, offering free recording, video production, mentorship, and a genuine alternative to street violence.