On the afternoon of Friday May 8th, 2015, New Vision Early Childhood Institution received a visit from Osujah Record’s premier artists Anaicon and Inanny bearing the first monthly gift of much needed school supplies for the institution. A major focus of Osujah’s CEO and bachelor educated registered nurse, Donna Burnett, is environmental and public health.

The Principal Claudette Brown and members of her staff were presented with a months supply of cleaning agents, bleach, soap, and toilet paper by Anaicon and Inanny, in the schools auditorium. Additionally staff and students received Mothers’ Day gifts of their latest album Vibez in the Sun with tracks by Anaicon, Inanny, Ikanji, Ras Preedem, King Kolumn and Lady Donna. The artists, Anaicon and Inanny were well received by staff and students at New Vision Early Childhood Institution where they spent the afternoon interacting with all present.

Anaicon is currently working on his debut album which will be released soon. Anaicon enjoys working with the youths and encourages all young people to take full advantage of the available educational opportunities as “education is the passport to success,” quotation by Malcolm X. Inanny believes that all things are from the earth and that is where all things will return, therefore our strength lies in the yielding of earth’s treasures through farming and the planting of seeds, both literally and metaphorically. Anaicon pledges continued support to local schools and his community in the effort to raise awareness and improve the success rates of our youths, while Inanny is focused on leading the movement to plant positive seeds so we can all reap an abundant harvest.

Likkle Lightning has just been confirmed as the opening act for Warrior King’s concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The show takes place this Thursday, May 21^st at Varsity Theatre (3353 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA), starting time is 9pm sharp.

Likkle Lightning will be doing a series of performances across the U.S.A over the coming weeks. Some shows will be done independently as a solo act while others will be opening up for established Jamaican Reggae artists.

As he gets ready to release his first full length studio album, Lightning is in 100% promo mode, with his intention being to widen his fan base while simultaneously getting Reggae lovers familiar with his music. Check out some songs and videos from Likkle Lightning here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mariajackson2007/search?query=Likkle+Lightning

photo by David I Muir

‘Bad Boys of Reggae’ Inner Circle will beam into millions of American homes this year as guests on the first Caribbean cooking show to broadcast nationally via public television in the United States. Since April, “Taste the Islands with Chef Irie” has been rolling out across major US television markets including Los Angeles, San Fransisco, South Florida and Denver.

The band’s appearance begins with the members cooking a gourmet version of a Jamaican codfish staple with Chef Irie at their studio location. Later, they share stories of life on the road and what their dinner plates looked like before they became a global success.

Bringing a festive close to Caribbean American Heritage Month, “Taste the Islands” will begin broadcast as part of Create® TV’s summer lineup. The vibrant new series will premiere on June 29 and air Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30AM and 2:30PM (EST) on 229 Create® TV stations around the country. That coverage translates to almost 80% of television households, including those in 8 of the top 10 markets.

Fans of Caribbean cuisine can find out where to watch locally, as well as discover recipes, view behind the scenes images and more on the show’s website, http://www.tastetheislandstv.com.