Tag: Jamaican culture

Usain Bolt To The Rescue! Sprint Legend’s Foundation Gives J$9.7 Million To Help Over 100 Hurricane-Affected Students

More than 100 students affected by Hurricane Melissa are receiving nearly J$10

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

Nearly Eight Years and 291 Million YouTube Views Later, Koffee’s Breakout Anthem ‘Toast’ Certified Gold in France

Nearly eight years after Toast helped take a teenage Koffee from Spanish

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn

Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

Nairobi Overtakes Kingston: Four Major Dancehall Stars Now Have Kenya’s Capital as Their Biggest Streaming City, According to YouTube Charts

Kingston may be the birthplace of dancehall, but Nairobi is increasingly proving

Shadow Shadow September 1, 2026

“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes

After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

Jamaica Loses a Broadcasting Giant: Dervan Malcolm, the Voice of Radio for 31 Years, Dies

Respected Jamaican broadcaster Dervan Malcolm, whose voice informed, educated and connected generations

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

Five Years Later, Pop Superstar Rihanna Vibes to Rytikal’s ‘Chosen’, Breathing New Life into the Dancehall Anthem

Five years after Chosen emerged as one of the songs that helped

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

Motivational Blueprint 2: How 3 Jamaicans, a British Actor and a Wellness Expert Created One Incredible Album

It began with strangers repeating affirmations together in Clubhouse rooms during the

Shadow Shadow August 26, 2026

History Made! Celene Hall Becomes First Woman from Portland to Win Miss Universe Jamaica

History was made in the early hours of Monday morning when 25-year-old

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.

From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

From Fyakin to Nyle Banks: A New Name, New Chapter and New EP, “Born 4 Greatness,” Arriving August 21

After years of making music as Fyakin, Nicholas Levy is embracing a

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

Stephen Francis’ Legacy Lives On: Government Announces UTech Scholarship in Honour of Legendary Jamaican Coach

Stephen Francis’ legacy will extend beyond the track and into the classroom,

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby

Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Patra Says She Was Never Dropped by Sony Records, Reveals How Bunny Wailer Helped Her Through Years of Depression

Patra is rewriting the story of one of the most difficult chapters

Shadow Shadow August 15, 2026

Keznamdi’s Grammy-Winning Album and 2017 EP Jump 91 Spots on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Following ‘Beach Inna Bondage’ Documentary Nomination

Keznamdi’s campaign to defend public access to Jamaica’s beaches is producing an

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Is D’Yani Ready to Become Jamaica’s Next Global Reggae Star? UK Music Executive Calls Him a ‘Great Addition to the Label’

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani is stepping into a pivotal moment in his

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

Business Over Beef: Future Fambo Accepts $1.5 Million Offer for Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle

Future Fambo is choosing business over beef after accepting a J$1.5 million

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9

Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Tourism Minister Rejects Claims Jamaicans Are Being Locked Out of Beaches, Says False Narrative Is Hurting Jamaica

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing back against claims circulating internationally that

Shadow Shadow August 8, 2026

Keznamdi’s Beach Inna Bondage Documentary Earns Caribbean Film Awards Nomination Following National Debate on Jamaica’s Beach Access

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi's documentary collaboration Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder to be Honoured With Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala

Dancehall heavyweights Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder have been named the 2026 recipients

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Govana’s Guinness Deal Goes Caribbean-Wide as Brand Expands Partnership Across Four New Markets

Dancehall artiste Govana has secured another major career milestone after Guinness renewed

Shadow Shadow August 3, 2026

After Receiving ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ Honour in the U.S., Reggae Star Set to Conclude 11-City Europe and U.K. Tour in London

Weeks after the City of Lauderdale Lakes officially declared June 5, 2026,

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

Derrick Morgan vs Queen Ifrica: Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for High-Profile Defamation Lawsuit

The legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae

Shadow Shadow July 27, 2026

Bugle Spearheads New Initiative Bringing Live Music Performances to Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities

Reggae artiste Bugle is spearheading a new initiative to revive live music

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Jamaica to Honour the Life of Legendary Coach Stephen Francis with National Celebration on August 15

Jamaica will honour legendary coach Stephen Francis with a national Celebration of

Shadow Shadow July 15, 2026

From Bounty Killer to Bugle: Vaunter Expands Fashion Footprint Across US and Jamaica

From Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco to Jahmiel, Bugle and Tifa, some

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Jamaica’s Population Grows by Just 600 in 2025 as Declining Birth Rates and Continued Migration Reshape the Country

Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 people in 2025, effectively recording zero

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Accepts Prestigious 2026 Esri President’s Award for Jamaica’s Leadership in GIS Innovation

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is in San Diego, California, where he

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

Beyond Cricket: Chris Gayle Expands Business Empire, Launches Jamaican-Owned Rich Rum With Global Ambitions

Cricket icon Chris Gayle has expanded his business portfolio with the launch

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

34 Years Later, Inner Circle’s 1992 Classic ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Platinum in the UK

Inner Circle’s timeless reggae anthem Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2026

Sizzla Kalonji, Munga Honourable and Bugle to Headline Di Unit’s 11th Anniversary Celebration in Portmore on July 10

After drawing major support from Jamaica’s entertainment community during last year’s milestone

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Stephen Francis Dies at 64: Legendary Coach Behind Jamaica’s Sprint Dynasty Leaves Sports World Plunged in Mourning

Jamaica is mourning the loss of legendary coach Stephen Francis, the visionary

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Jamaica Ranked Third Most Peaceful Country in North and Central America Amid Global Rise in Conflict

While wars, political unrest and violent conflicts continue to intensify across the

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Religious Leaders Blast Valiant’s ‘Short Shorts’ Video, Call It “An Act of Wickedness Against God”

Dancehall artiste Valiant has ignited heated debate across social media after religious

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’

Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

$67 Billion Spent, 2,724 Container Houses Ordered, Says Government, as Displaced Jamaicans Await Permanent Housing Months After Disaster

After spending $67 billion on Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts, the

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

Alkaline’s NPT Holds Firm at No.1 on Antigua iTunes Albums Chart Nearly Three Months After Release

Alkaline’s NPT continues to defy expectations nearly three months after release, holding

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship

Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Yaksta Announces First-Ever UK Headlining Summer Tour Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

Yaksta is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

“Film Is Jamaica’s Next Goldmine” — PM Andrew Holness Pushes Bold Vision To Turn Jamaica Into A Global Movie Hub

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s film industry could soon become

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Opposition MP on U$3 Trillion Creative Industry: “Jamaica Must Move From Exporting Culture to Owning and Monetising It”

From reggae and dancehall to viral slang, fashion and internet culture, Jamaica

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Jamaicans React After House Speaker Juliet Holness Shuts Down Opposition MP From Speaking Patois in Parliament

A heated debate has ignited across Jamaica's social media landscape after House

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Social Media Erupts After Veteran Broadcaster Fae Ellington Condemns Vulgar Lyrics on the Hill and Gully Riddim

Social media has erupted into a fierce generational debate after veteran broadcaster

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