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Reggae Sumfest 2024 Lineup

Irie Dale May 7, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

From Dancehall and Reggae veterans like Capleton and Beres Homond to the island’s latest rising stars, Reggae Sumfest will be showcasing some of Jamaica’s best as well as American R&B great Babyface. First staged in the summer of 1993, Reggae Sumfest has become one of the summer’s most anticipated annual events in Jamaica. The event’s first staging featured the likes of Bunny Wailer, Sugar Minott, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Chaka Demus and Pliers, and the Hip-Hop group Naughty by Nature. Over more than two decades later, Sumfest has maintained its diverse lineup, offering its patrons the best across musical genres. This year, Sumfest will once again be returning to Catherine Hall in Monteg... »

Sizzla Kalonji Arrives In The US For First Shows In Years

Irie Dale May 7, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Sizzla Kalonji is back on US soil for his first set of concerts in several years after getting his United States Visa. Urban Islandz reported in February that Sizzla got his US visa reinstated after years of not being able to perform in that country, which is the biggest music market in the world. It’s unknown why the reggae icon had his visa revoked in the first place. There were some rumors that his issue with the LGBTQ community led to his visa being canceled sometime in 2019. “Sizzla Kalonji makes a triumphant return to the United States in 2024,” a statement confirming the news reads. “The Artist has not performed in the country for a number of years due to Visa restrictions, but he was... »

Buju Banton is Back in the United States, Hangs Out With Dj Khaled – Watch Video, See Pics

Irie Dale May 3, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES

Buju Banton to many people’s surprise is currently in Florida, USA. On Thursday, Dj Khaled went live to make the announcement to his tens of millions of followers online. During the live-chat, Khaled stated, “it’s been about 15 years” since Buju Banton visited Miami. Buju later confirmed that he had not been in Florida for 15 years. In the video, Khaled highlights that Buju Banton landed moments before visiting him and he could not hold the secret to himself that ‘The Gargamel’ is in America. The video was shared to both Buju and Khaled’s Instagram, the caption of the post reads, “@bujubanton WELCOME FORWARD TO MIAMI it’s been 15 years since the ICON @bujubanton touched down in the 🇺🇸!” Dj K... »

Bounty Killer Offload On Fan Who Suggest He Is Bleaching His Skin

Irie Dale May 3, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer issued a saucy clap back at a fan who suggest that he is bleaching his skin. The dancehall legend recently got back his official Instagram account, is very active on the social media platform using his backup account. Last week, Bounty Killer, who is famous for wearing all black, posted a photo of himself wearing all white, including a white Prada T-shirt and white joggers. “Bad inna black bad inna white bad pon any block Killa bad as him like,” he wrote. The “Book Book Book” deejay’s tattoos on his hand were visible as he donned sunglasses even though it appeared to be nighttime in the background. One of his followers chimed in the comment, suggesting that Killer is bleaching ... »

Picture Allegedly Of Intence When He was Young Shows ‘Intense’ Transformation from Black to White

Irie Dale May 1, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Many celebrities have undergone noticeable transformations during and or after their rise to stardom. Dancehall artiste Intence is said to be among the local celebrities who had a major transformation, with a change in complexion. A picture surfaced in 2020 showing a young boy who is said to be the deejay in his younger years. The photograph shows a boy standing along the road in a blue ‘Soccer’ shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers. The boy’s skin tone is black, and his hair is trimmed. The picture was shared alongside an image of Intence as he is known today. The Clutcha deejay has an extremely light brown complexion with tattoos adorning his skin as he poses in a white shirt, black shor... »