Nasralla was born in Kingston, Jamaica[2] to a Lebanese father and Jamaican mother.[3] He attended St. George's College, where he met Byron Lee, joining the early incarnation of the Dragonaires. A keen sportsman, Nasralla represented Jamaica in fencing, badminton, squash and football.[3]
Through Edward Seaga he was introduced to artist management in the early 1960s, going on to manage the Dragonaires as well as The Blues Busters and The Maytals.[3][4] He produced tracks by The Blues Busters and The Maytals which were released on his BMN record label.[4] Nasralla also auditioned for bands to appear in the club scene of Dr. No, notably rejecting Bob Marley and the Wailers because they were "untidy". He eventually chose the Dragonaires.[5]
He was involved in the Jamaican contribution to the 1964 World's Fair, choreographing ska dancers.[6] In 1965 he formed Lee Enterprises with Byron Lee and Victor Sampson.[7] He co-produced several recordings with Lee, including The Maytals' "It's You" and "Daddy".[3] He also worked with Lee at the Dynamic Sounds recording studio.[8] His contribution to the music industry in Jamaica was rewarded with a medal at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in the 1980s.[3]
He later worked in the public relations and advertising industry, setting up Nasralla Promotions Ltd. and organizing events such as the Negril Music Festival.[3][9]
Nasralla's autobiography, Lessons to Learn, was published in 2009.[10][11]
In 2013, Nasralla was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government.[12]
Nasralla died peacefully at his home in Atlanta, U.S. on 20 January 2021 with his wife Rosemary by his side. [1]
