The 2022 St. Thomas Jerk Festival will take place on Sunday, July 31st at Lyssons Pavilion in Lyssons, St. Thomas (Jamaica). The all day family event, though secular in nature, will feature performances by two of the islands’ biggest gospel artists: Kukudoo and Kevin Downswell. Other performers on the lineup are worldly artists Bounty Killer, Ding Dong and Duane Stephenson.

Paid patrons will have an opportunity to win a motorbike, as two will be given away as the gate prize. And tickets, which can be purchased from firstinlinejadotcom, are going for $2,000 (adults) and $1,000 (kids).

Nanto Peetah is a Malawian gospel reggae-dancehall artist, who is currently studying for a Bachelor in Divinity at Zomba Theological College – the leading institution of theological education in Malawi.

He started doing music at approximately 10 years old while he was in primary school, but did not begin his music ministry until 2018. That’s the year he switched from secular to gospel and what he describes as pure love songs. Fast forward to four years later – 2022 – and Nanto finds himself working on his first ever full-length studio album.

The project, which will be called Ministry, was inspired by Romans 12. It will feature international reggae-dancehall lyricist Karamanti, who hails from, and is based in Jamaica. Additionally, Nanto has invited African artists Mady P (Don Gogo), Princi Musiq, Ababa Surgent and Jah Flavour to be a part of the LP. It is being produced by HKP.

Nanto Peetah was influenced by late Malawian reggae-dancehall megastar Mafunyeta a.k.a King Shaka, and Baby DJ from D.R.C. What separates him from his peers is that he believes that his talent should not be used for entertainment only, but for the glory of God and His kingdom. This is also why he decided to name his upcoming album Ministry.

August 6th is special for Jamaicans all over the world as it is the nation’s Independence Day. This year – 2022 – more than most because it is the diamond jubilee.

The Jamaican gospel community, based in Philadelphia, will be marking the event at True United Church, located at 6201 Old York Road. There will be performances by Papa San, Rosey Bee, King Arthur and Shirley Willis (from The Grace Thrillers).

The show is being presented by Josett A. Simpson Promotions, and there is a $60 USD entrance fee.

The multi award winning gospel group, Take 6, will be performing at The Concert Hall – 888 Yonge Street – in Toronto, Ontario on Thursday, July 28.

The ensemble, which is made up of Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley, have won 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards and a Soul Train Award.

Tickets for the upcoming concert are $50 CDN for general admission and $75 CDN for preferred seating.

The 2022 Righteous Rockers Music Festival is honoring their mission statement, which is to: “use conscious empowering music in various genres to uplift.” To that end, this year’s lineup will feature gospel artists from differing sub-genres.

Performers include GMP, Steve Stoddart, Aston Barrett Jr., Minister Marion Hall, Deborah Zulu, Monty G, IK Phew and Breanna Jade. The event, scheduled for Sunday, August 7th at Multicultural Family Church – 3805 John Moore Road – in Brandon, Florida, will also double as Wayne Stoddart‘s official album release launch.