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Barbados PM Mia Mottley: ‘I’m An Apostle Of Bob Marley’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RXEzyGCn9U It now seems customary for the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley to use Bob Marley's lyrics whenever she's conveying urgent messages to her peers on…

Jamaicans Upset After National Festival Song Scrapped Due To Substandard, “Ackee And Saltfish” Submissions

Dancehall producer Donovan Germain’s comments that the decision by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment to scrap the National Festival Song Competition this year, was fueled by the fact that…

Rum Festival Headliner Capleton Says He Is “Not Endorsing Or Promoting Alcohol”

Rastafarian Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton is making it clear that despite being scheduled to headline the Jamaica Rum Festival’s concert, on June 25, he is not endorsing the consumption of alcohol.…

Ugandan Promoter Moves For Summary Judgment In Lawsuit Against Mavado Over Failed Concert

Last month, Ugandan show promoter Chinedu Ikoroha of Cee Cee Entertainment Ltd moved for summary judgment in a 2019 lawsuit filed against Jamaican Dancehall superstar Mavado over his non-performance at…

Dancehall Producer Shab Don Charged With Three Counts Of Murder

Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has been charged with three counts of murder after being questioned in the presence of his attorney. Donahue Martin,…

Shenseea Hits The Studio With Rihanna’s Hitmakers Stargate

Jamaican singer Shenseea is off chasing 'bigger dreams' with four-time Grammy Award-winning music producers Stargate, who are best known for their extensive work with Rihanna, and who are the masterminds…

Skeng’s Management Team Responds To Guyana Ban

Dancehall artist Skeng's management team has responded to the Protocol singer's purported ban from public performances in Guyana by the nation's government, alleging that there is an attempt to unduly…

Skeng And Many Dancehall Artists Are Now Banned In Guyana, Says Minister

"I have to say here and now, that no artist like Skeng will ever come again into this country." That's the word from Guyana's Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn,…