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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Naomi Cowan Secures 2026 JUNO Nomination

By Dani Mallick Thu, January 29 2026, 12:16 AM EST

Jamaican singer Naomi Cowan has secured her first-ever JUNO Award nomination, landing a spot in the “Reggae Recording of the Year” category for her debut album, Welcome To Paradise.

Byron Messia Scores Second Canadian Gold Certification

By Dani Mallick Wed, January 28 2026, 07:20 PM EST

Kittitian artist Byron Messia has secured another accolade in Canada after Talibans II, his 2023 collaboration with Burna Boy, was certified Gold by Music Canada on Wednesday (January 28).

Sean Paul’s Beloved Grandmother Georgina Harrison Dies At 101

By Dani Mallick Wed, January 28 2026, 05:27 PM EST

Sean Paul is mourning the loss of his beloved grandmother, Georgina K. Harrison. She was 101 years old.

Lila Iké To Perform In Opening Number At 2026 GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony

By Dani Mallick Wed, January 28 2026, 01:27 PM EST

Jamaican singer and first-time Grammy nominee Lila Iké has been tapped to perform in the opening number of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony this Sunday, February 1.

Bob Clarke, Veteran Broadcaster, Is Dead At 75

By Claude Mills Tue, January 27 2026, 02:26 PM EST

Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Sly Dunbar, Influential Sly & Robbie Drummer, Is Dead At 73

By Claude Mills Mon, January 26 2026, 11:08 AM EST

Grammy-winning producer and drummer Sly Dunbar — one half of the Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie — has died aged 73, DancehallMag has confirmed.

Vybz Kartel Set To Headline Largest UK Reggae Festival In August — See Full Line-Up

By Dani Mallick Sun, January 25 2026, 02:27 PM EST

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been confirmed as a headliner for the 2026 edition of Reggae Land, marking a major coup for what organizers are calling the festival’s “biggest edition to date.”

Spice Makes Big Donation To KipRich, Kizzy Don’s Baby Fund

By Claude Mills Fri, January 23 2026, 08:56 PM EST

Queen of Dancehall Spice has thrown her financial weight behind KipRich and Kizzy Don, donating US$5,000 to assist with the medical care of their premature daughter, Miracle.

Sean Paul Earns First Diamond Certification In The US

By Dani Mallick Fri, January 23 2026, 01:30 PM EST

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved a career-defining milestone in the United States, officially earning his first-ever Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Konshens Earns First Gold Certification In Canada For Doja Cat Collab ‘Wine Pon You’

By Dani Mallick Fri, January 23 2026, 10:42 AM EST

Dancehall star Konshens has secured his first Gold certification in Canada for Wine Pon You, his 2018 collaboration with American rap sensation Doja Cat.

Richard ‘Shams’ Browne Releases Book On Music Biz

By Kediesha Perry Thu, January 22 2026, 03:58 PM EST

Music producer Richard ‘Shams’ Browne has shared his expertise in his new book The Music Biz Manual: A Practical Guide For Independent Artists & Producers, available for purchase Amazon Kindle (e-book) and Amazon.com

50 Years Later, ‘Positive Vibration’ Returns As The Theme For Bob Marley’s 81st Birthday

By Marlon McKay Tue, January 20 2026, 11:23 PM EST

When Bob Marley and the Wailers released Rastaman Vibration in April 1976, Jamaica was teetering on the edge.

Kiprich, Kizzy Don Start GoFundMe To Save Their Pre- Mature Baby Miracle

By Claude Mills Tue, January 20 2026, 05:03 PM EST

Dancehall couple KipRich and Kizzy Don have established a GoFundMe page to raise US$250,000 to defray medical expenses to care for their baby daughter, Miracle, who was born prematurely last Friday, while they were in Colombia, South America.

Squash To Be Released From U.S. Prison In 2027, But Deportation Looms

By Claude Mills Tue, January 20 2026, 12:24 AM EST

Montego Bay native Andrae “Squash” Whittaker could soon be feeling the Big Breeze of freedom. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Dancehall star is provisionally scheduled for release from the Federal Detention Center in Miami on January 25, 2027.