Tag: Jamaican culture

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

Sister Nancy’s Timeless Classic ‘Bam Bam’ Certified Gold in the UK 44 Years After Its Original Release

Forty-four years after its original release, Sister Nancy’s legendary anthem Bam Bam…

Shadow Shadow May 11, 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

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

Ernie Smith Thanksgiving Service Set for May 16 in Florida as Reggae Icon Gets Final Farewell

Reggae legend Ernie Smith will be honoured in a thanksgiving service set…

Shadow Shadow May 1, 2026

Government Moves to Clamp Down on Violence at Entertainment Events as Promoters Face Tougher Security Measures

Jamaica’s vibrant social scene is facing increased scrutiny as authorities move to…

Shadow Shadow April 23, 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

Jamaica Loses Another Music Icon as Reggae Legend Ernie Smith Dies at 80

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive musical…

Shadow Shadow April 17, 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

Popcaan and Reggae Legend Junior Reid Bridge Generations with New Purpose-Driven Collaboration ‘Born Fi Conquer’

Dancehall star Popcaan has tapped reggae royalty Junior Reid for his latest…

Shadow Shadow April 4, 2026

St. James Municipal Corporation approves resolution to erect statue of reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in Montego Bay

Months after Jamaica paid tribute to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, plans are…

Shadow Shadow February 19, 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

Legendary Drummer and Producer Sly Dunbar Dies at 73, Days Before Lifetime Achievement Honour in Florida

Just days before he was due to be honoured with a lifetime…

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Etana Named First-Ever Reggae Month Ambassador as Jamaica Set to Roll Out More Than 60 Events

Award-winning reggae songstress Etana has been named the first official Reggae Month…

Shadow Shadow January 23, 2026

Legendary Third World Musician and Co-Founder Stephen “Cat” Coore Dies at 69 — Tributes Pour In Worldwide

The global reggae community is in mourning following the sudden death of…

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending…

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Richie Stephens Transforms a Final Farewell into a Powerful Jimmy Cliff Tribute with Trapped

What began as a single, unplanned performance at the funeral of reggae…

Shadow Shadow January 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel Turns 50: A Look Back at 2025 — A Year That Rewrote Dancehall History

Dancehall torchbearer Vybz Kartel turns 50 today, January 7, 2026, and few…

Shadow Shadow January 7, 2026

Keznamdi Credits Grammy Nod, Fans and Management Team for Massive 500% increase in Merch Sales

Keznamdi’s Grammy nomination is already paying dividends beyond the recording booth, with…

Shadow Shadow January 4, 2026

Spice Introduces ‘The Month of Grace’ With New Hair Colour, New Music and New Beginnings

Only two days into the new year, reigning Queen of Dancehall Spice…

Shadow Shadow January 2, 2026

Vybz Kartel Recognised Among the Most Iconic Images in Billboard’s Best Photography of 2025

Nothing cements cultural dominance quite like a moment frozen in time —…

Shadow Shadow December 15, 2025

Armanii Taps Jada Kingdom, Malie Donn and NYC Rapper Bay Swag for Debut Album THE IMPACT

Rising dancehall artiste Armanii has released his debut album, THE IMPACT, a…

Shadow Shadow December 13, 2025

Jamaica Bids Farewell: Official Funeral for Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Set for December 17

Jamaica will bid farewell to one of its most beloved cultural giants…

Shadow Shadow December 10, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, Expected Home Soon: “I’m eagerly looking forward to my return home”

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is expected to return home…

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025

Uncertainty Looms Over December Staging of Ghetto Splash as Corporate Sponsors Shift Focus After Hurricane Melissa

Uncertainty once again hangs over this year’s Ghetto Splash, barely 12 months…

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025

Keznamdi’s ‘Colonial Bondage’ Ignites Debate — Song Debuts at No. 8 in Canada After Grammy Nomination

Keznamdi has ignited a fresh wave of global conversation with the release…

Shadow Shadow December 1, 2025

‘I Love Jamaica’ Telethon & Virtual Concert Raises Over $65 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief

Jamaica’s entertainment community has once again proven its power to unite the…

Shadow Shadow November 28, 2025

Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Has Died at 81 — Jamaican Government Pays Tribute to a Fallen Legend

Jamaica and the global music community are mourning the loss of one…

Shadow Shadow November 24, 2025

Keznamdi Gets Bounty Killer’s Co-Sign Following Grammy Nomination for ‘Best Reggae Album’

In a proud moment for Jamaica’s reggae scene, singer-songwriter Keznamdi received a…

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2025

Five Jamaicans Nominated for Best Reggae Album at 68th Grammys, With Vybz Kartel as the Sole Dancehall Act

The nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards have been revealed, and…

Shadow Shadow November 7, 2025

Aidonia Partners with Romeich Ent. for Hurricane Relief; Manager Says No Publicity — Focus Should Be on the Victims

As Jamaica continues to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa,…

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

“This Is So Offensive”: Jamaicans Divided Over Government’s Planned Hurricane Relief Concert Series

The Government of Jamaica’s newly announced “Jamaica Love” benefit concert series —…

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2025

Barry G Dead at 70 — Jamaica Mourns Legendary Broadcaster Who Redefined Radio

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices…

Shadow Shadow October 30, 2025

Kingston’s New Voice for Peace — Singer 1Journey Using Dancehall to Heal, Not Hurt

In a time when much of dancehall thrives on bravado and bravura,…

Shadow Shadow October 23, 2025