Tag: Dancehall News

Spice Donates US$10,000 to Uganda Wildlife Authority Rhino, Pledges Concert Proceeds to Conservation Efforts

Dancehall star Spice has transformed her recent trip to Uganda into far

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Did IShowSpeed Do More for Jamaica Tourism in One Stream Than Traditional Ad Campaigns?

Did internet superstar IShowSpeed just give Jamaica more global tourism exposure in

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Spice Pulls Record Crowd at Sold-Out Uganda Concert With Over 30,000 Fans as Tanzanian Star Harmonize Makes Surprise Cameo

Reigning queen of Dancehall Spice proved her global star power over the

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings

DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

“The Sea Never Belong To No Man”: Keznamdi and JaBBEM Spark Heated Debate Over Access to Jamaica’s Beaches in New Documentary

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi is igniting a fierce national conversation over beach

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Jamaica Divided as Yaksta Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Declaring ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’

Yaksta has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Masicka Dominates April With Triple Releases as “Slip and Slide” Surges to No. 3 on Shazam Global Top 200 Chart

Masicka has taken full control of April’s dancehall landscape, delivering three major

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Spice Tapped to Bolster Uganda Tourism, Set to Attend Rhino Naming Ceremony Ahead of Debut Concert

Dancehall heavyweight Spice is no longer just commanding stages—she’s now helping to

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Christopher Martin, Hyundai Jamaica Step In to Assist Hurricane-Hit Students Ahead of Exam Season

For students in hurricane-hit communities like St James, the road to exam

Shadow Shadow May 3, 2026

Capleton to Release Heights of Fire This Summer, His First Album in 16 Years, Featuring Damian and Stephen Marley

After 16 years without a full-length project, reggae firebrand Capleton is finally

Shadow Shadow April 27, 2026

Five Albums, Five Journeys, One Winner: Keznamdi, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, Vybz Kartel and Shaggy Battle for Best Album

Five albums, five distinct journeys—but only one winner. As the International Reggae

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Gunshots Disrupt Masicka’s Performance at Antigua Political Rally as Event Ends in Chaos

Thousands who packed Rising Sun Grounds on Saturday night for a star-studded

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Keznamdi to Battle for Best Album and Song at the 68th IRAWMA as Legendary Hip-Hop Group The LOX Hops on ‘Bun Di Ganja’ Remix

Legendary hip-hop trio The LOX has joined forces with Grammy-winning reggae star

Shadow Shadow April 25, 2026

Cayman Government Moves to Restrict Vybz Kartel’s Lyrics and Movement Ahead of Next Month’s Festival Performance

When controversial Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel takes to the stage in

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Who Will Win at IRAWMA 2026? Alkaline, Masicka, Kartel, Buju and Beenie Battle for Best Male DJ

A generational clash is set to define dancehall’s biggest conversation in 2026,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Mavado to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at IRAWMA 2026, Cementing Dancehall Legacy

As dancehall continues to evolve, one of its most defining voices, Mavado,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Idris Elba Taps Beenie Man, Turno & Tiggs Da Author for Latest Single “Rise Again”

Global star power meets dancehall royalty as Idris Elba taps Beenie Man

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

KSAMC Passes Resolution to Recognise Bounty Killer with Key to the City and Rename Road in His Honour

From the streets of Seaview Gardens to the halls of municipal power,

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

Aidonia’s Reggae Fest Four-City U.S. Tour Finale Pushed to October Amid Packed International Schedule

The final leg of Aidonia’s four-city Reggae Fest U.S. tour has been

Shadow Shadow April 16, 2026

Beres Hammond Earns UK Silver Certification Ahead of His Return to the British Stage Next Month

Lovers rock legend Beres Hammond is set for a triumphant return to

Shadow Shadow April 10, 2026

Jamaican Government Hands Over Land Titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Commits Over $130 Million Investment

Nearly a decade after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness issued a formal

Shadow Shadow April 6, 2026

Chronic Law Freed After 10 Weeks in ICE Custody Following U.S. Court Appearance

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has been released from US Immigration and Customs

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2026

Rygin King’s ICE Detention Halts Green Card Interview Amid Ongoing Firearm Case in New York

Dancehall star Rygin King has been thrust into fresh legal uncertainty after

Shadow Shadow March 25, 2026

Rygin King Detained by ICE Custody in the U.S., Dancehall Fans Express Concern

Questions are mounting across the dancehall fraternity after Rygin King was reportedly

Shadow Shadow March 24, 2026

“Murderer” Dispute Escalates as Buju Banton Threatens Legal Action and Issues Ultimatum to Wayne Wonder and His Wife

Reggae icon Buju Banton has escalated a heated social media fallout into

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Popcaan Secures 10th UK Certification as “Saturnz Barz” Featuring Gorillaz Goes Silver

Dancehall heavyweight Popcaan has notched another major international win, as “Saturnz Barz,”

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Alkaline Delivers Career-Defining Weekend With Sold-Out Barclays Center Show and New 16-Track Album NPT

Enigmatic dancehall star Alkaline marked a career-defining weekend, headlining the iconic Barclays

Shadow Shadow March 22, 2026

Keznamdi and Multi-Platinum Rapper Russ Spotted in Atlanta — Ticket Sales Surge for First Post-Grammy Concerts

Fresh off his Grammy triumph, Keznamdi is generating renewed global attention after

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Jamaicans Question Government Decision as Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short of The Promised Amount

Public frustration is rising after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced a $1,000

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Aidonia Scores Sold-Out Show in Boston as Reggae Fest 4-City Tour Picks Up Steam Across the U.S.

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia is riding a powerful wave of momentum across the

Shadow Shadow March 18, 2026

Aidonia Honoured With Proclamation as City of Boston Declares March 13 ‘Aidonia Day’ Ahead of Birthday Celebrations

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia has received one of the most significant international honours

Shadow Shadow March 16, 2026

Masicka Breaks Silence on Copyright Claim Dispute, Issues Official Statement and Announces New Music

Dancehall star Masicka has issued an official statement after several of his

Shadow Shadow March 13, 2026

Mr Lexx to Make Acting Debut in Upcoming Film — Talks Grammy Ambitions Ahead of Forthcoming EP

Dancehall artiste Mr Lexx is expanding his creative horizon beyond music, securing

Shadow Shadow March 10, 2026

Sevana Announces Forthcoming Debut Album, Says It Will Be Deeply Personal and Unapologetically Honest

Jamaican songbird Sevana says her long-awaited debut album will be unapologetically honest,

Shadow Shadow March 9, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Major Legal Victory as New York Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has scored a decisive legal victory in the

Shadow Shadow March 7, 2026

Vybz Kartel Warns Fans of Scammers and Fake East African Tour — Hints at Possible Legal Action

Jamaican dancehall superstar Adidja Palmer, better known as Vybz Kartel, has rubbished

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2026

Keznamdi Calls for Balance in Music : “It’s Not Wrong to Just Entertain People, but We Also Need Message in the Music”

Still on his post-GRAMMY U.S. media run, Keznamdi is advocating for a

Shadow Shadow March 1, 2026

Thanksgiving Service for Renowned Jamaican Author and Publicist Susan Smith Set for March 8

Funeral arrangements have been finalised for Susan Smith, the respected Jamaican publicist

Shadow Shadow February 25, 2026

Aidonia Climbs the Billboard Chart, Secures Two IRAWMA 2026 Nominations and Announces Slate of Tour Dates

Aidonia’s global momentum is building steadily in 2026, as the dancehall heavyweight

Shadow Shadow February 24, 2026

Masicka Secures Five Nominations at IRAWMA 2026, Including Recording Artiste of the Year and Entertainer of the Year

As his global footprint continues to expand, Masicka is entering the 2026

Shadow Shadow February 23, 2026

Vybz Kartel Leads IRAWMA 2026 with 11 Nominations, Sean Paul Secures 8 — Burning Spear to Receive Lifetime Honour

Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel is once again dominating conversations within the genre

Shadow Shadow February 23, 2026

Jamaicans React Amid Rising Living Costs as Prime Minister Holness’ Salary Set to Triple from $9.16 to $28.5 Million

A fresh wave of debate has erupted across social media in Jamaica

Shadow Shadow February 22, 2026

Valiant Wraps North American Tour With Sold-Out Finale at Terminal 5 in New York City

Another of dancehall’s new generation has achieved another career milestone as Valiant

Shadow Shadow February 18, 2026

Munga Honorable Taps Grammy-Winning Producer Frankie Music for Five-Track EP Due February 20

In an era where collaborations dominate dancehall rollouts, Munga Honorable is deliberately

Shadow Shadow February 5, 2026

Masicka Visits Nigeria, Confirms Third Studio Album to Be Released This Year During Interview

Fresh off his role on Keznamdi’s Grammy-winning Blxxd & Fyah album, dancehall

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

“We Are Devastated”: Sean Paul Mourns the Loss of His Beloved Grandmother at Age 101

Dancehall icon Sean Paul is mourning the passing of his beloved grandmother,

Shadow Shadow February 1, 2026

Spice Brushes Aside Criticism as She Reveals Plans for a Gospel Album and Dream Collaborations

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is charting a bold new course, one rooted

Shadow Shadow January 29, 2026

Spice Details How a Near-Death Experience and Seven Surgeries Inspired Her New Gospel Song

“They were calling families to say goodbye.” Those chilling words now define

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Two Kings, One Festival: Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel Among Headliners for Reggae Land 2026

Dancehall royalty will dominate the UK this summer as Beenie Man and

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026