Bob Marley’s Grandson, Elijah, Steals The Show At Reggae Legend’s Birthday Concert
Elijah Marley, the 12-year-old son of Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, undeniably stole the show at his grandfather’s 77th birthday celebration last Sunday.
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Skatta Burrell Ready To Book Marion Hall For Reggae Sumfest 2022
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he is ready to book Marion Hall for the iconic Reggae festival, following her announcement of a return, which comes approximately 14 months after she declared in a Sunday Sermon, that she would “revisit Dancehall to win some souls”.
Marion Hall Responds To Spice’s Infertility Jab: “I Will Not Turn The Other Jaw For No Box Up”
Reacting to a jab her nemesis Spice made about her infertility issues with which she has been grappling throughout her childbearing years, Minister Marion Hall has reacted forcefully, declaring that she will ‘not turn the other cheek’ as Christ had allegorically stated during his Sermon on the Mount.
Agent Sasco’s Wife Details Close Encounter With Would-Be Attackers
Nicole Mclaren-Campbell, the wife of popular Dancehall artist Agent Sasco, is counting her lucky stars after a close encounter with would-be attackers on Sunday.
Marion Hall’s Bombshell Announcement Rocks Dancehall: “I’m Walking Away From The Ministry”
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, has created quite a stir on social media after announcing that she will be stepping away from her online Christian Ministry.
Popcaan “Grateful” His Opps Are Revealing Themselves, After Jafrass Rips Him On IG
Dancehall star Popcaan, who seems to have a growing list of close friends-turned-enemies, is “grateful” that they are revealing themselves.
Popcaan Reveals Name Of New Album
As Dancehall artist Popcaan inches closer to the release of his newest album, he has revealed that the title will be Great is he, Great is me.
Shenseea Doesn’t Want To Be The Next Rihanna
There has been a prolonged discourse about whether Dancehall star Shenseea will be able to fill the shoes of Bajan superstar Rihanna.
Lady Saw Returns To Dancehall: 7 Takeaways From Minister Marion Hall’s Latest Sermon
The showdown between Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, and Spice continued on Sunday after Hall again lashed the Reggae Grammy nominee, who had responded to her now-infamous January Sunday sermon.
Dancehall Promoters React To Vaccinated Only Events In Jamaica
Popular promoter/sound system operator Marlon “Boom Boom” Wizard says while he is not coercing Jamaicans to take the coronavirus vaccines, they should consider that they have caused no fatalities.
Chuck D Lists Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ Among “Songs That Shook the Planet”
Public Enemy’s co-founder and frontman Chuck D has listed Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1973 hit Get Up, Stand Up and Simmer Down, as among the songs by which he was influenced as a youngster.
Robbie Shakespeare’s Funeral Will Be Held Today
Today, there will be a thanksgiving service for the life of the late reggae musician and record producer Robbie Shakespeare.
Marion Hall Encourages Jada Kingdom To ‘Leave A Good Legacy; Not One Like Lady Saw’
A week after Jada Kingdom challenged Minister Marion Hall to a fight for referring to her, among other things, as ‘weak’ and as competing with Spice and others in a desperate “race to hell” during her controversial sermon, the Sycamore Tree artist has replied with some motherly advice.
Buju Banton Hasn’t Gotten Back His US Visa, Germain Says
Reggae/Dancehall star Buju Banton will not be performing alongside Koffee in the United States this spring and he has not gotten back his US visa, contrary to some reports.
Usain Bolt Slaps Away Another Tyreek Hill Challenge
Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill isn’t backing down from his previous challenge to race sprint legend Usain Bolt.
Charlie Chaplin To Face Court On June 3 On Property Damage Charge
Veteran Dancehall artist Charlie Chaplin is getting ready to face the music as his trial on malicious destruction of property charge will begin on June 13.
Shaneil Muir Calls Out Fans For Not Supporting Her New Song ‘Black Is Beautiful’
After the release of her new single Black Is Beautiful, Top Gyal Shaneil Muir issued a stern word to Dancehall music fans.
Marcia Griffiths Laments Reggae Month Not Becoming A Massive International Affair
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths is lamenting the fact that after 14 years, Reggae month has not grown to become a massive international affair, given the global importance of Jamaican popular music since the 1960s.
Reggae Legend John Holt Goes Gold In The UK
Scwayne “Bamm” Holt—grandson of late Reggae icon John Holt—is overjoyed after the lover’s rock mogul’s 1000 Volts of Holt was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 4).
Africa: A New Frontier For Dancehall Music?
Popcaan and his Dancehall compatriots’ recent sojourns to sections of the African continent to headline sold-out concerts have resulted in the resurfacing of suggestions that the Motherland is the “new frontier for the Dancehall genre” and this is where Jamaican artists’ should place their focus.