Fete Royal 10 is a carnival event with a purpose! Proceeds from this party will go towards supporting the students of Queen’s Royal College, helping to fund important programs and initiatives.
Several soca stars are on board and will perform live, namely: Bunji Garlin, Yung Bredda, Mical Teja, Farmer Nappy, KES, and Machel Montano. This will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, starting at 6pm at Queen’s Royal College in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Click here to buy tickets.
Mama Africa Arise and Unite Productions presents Mama Africa Fest, an all-day family affair, set for Saturday, February 15, at Bath Primary School in Bath, St. Thomas. The event will have a children’s village with rides and other activities for the kids. They will also have a cultural expo and a reggae concert.
The live reggae show will be hosted by DJ Amber, and it will feature performances by Mikey General, Mikal Asher, Lazah Current, Prophecy, Laza Morgan, Luciano, Rytikal, Little John, Prince Theo, and Empress El-Issachar.
Gates will open at 10am; however, the stage show will not start until 7pm. As it relates to the entrance fee, children under 12 will be allowed in for free; general admission is J$2,500; and VIP is J$3,500. Click here to buy tickets.
Trinidadian reggae sensation Marlon Asher will be taking his classic roots reggae style to Hawaii on Friday, February 21st. He is booked to perform at Blue Note, which is located at 2335 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu.
Asher‘s breakout song “Ganja Farmer” was released in 2006 and became an international hit. This tune introduced the world to his talent and ingenuity, resulting in tours with award-winning artists Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest, Gyptian, Luciano, Shaggy, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Matisyahu, and others.
Juliet Holness, Jamaica’s Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, in collaboration with CHASE (Culture, Health, Sports, Education Fund), presents ERSA Sing-Spiration, an evening of soul-stirring music and praise on Sunday, February 16.
It will be staged at Gordon Town Square and will feature performances by Levy’s Heritage, Humble, Miguel, Roy Rayon, and the ERSA Choir. The Sing-Spiration will start at 5pm local time.
Karamanti, an independent recording artist, producer, and songwriter, has made a significant return to the music scene with her new single “Genesis 4:7,” shared on January 29, 2025. After taking most of 2024 off to address pressing family issues, Karamanti‘s comeback underscores her love and dedication to her craft. This track serves as the lead single from the “Tabula Rasa Riddim” compilation, set for release in February under her own record label, Blakkwuman22 Music.
Known for creating powerful and inspirational music, Karamanti once again capture her audience with “Genesis 4:7.” Set against an addictive dancehall rhythm, the song addresses critical themes such as the rejection of societal pressures in pursuit of fame and fortune. It also delves into discussions surrounding sexual immoralities that have become commonplace in contemporary culture and highlights ongoing spiritual warfare alongside various social issues.
Currently available for download exclusively on Bandcamp, “Genesis 4:7” is poised to reach a wider audience when it becomes accessible on all streaming platforms following the release of “Tabula Rasa Riddim.” Additionally, listeners can engage with the visuals accompanying this track by visiting Karamanti‘s YouTube channel.
Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Yemi Alade continues to share tracks from her 2024 album “Rebel Queen.” The latest is “Happy Day,” track #7, for which she has just published an official video.
As the name implies, “Happy Day” is a positive, up-tempo afrobeat record that encourages listeners to remain optimistic regardless of what is happening. The visual was uploaded to Alade‘s YouTube channel on January 29th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out.
Prophet Clarence Miller, in association with Covenant Keepers Ministries, presents Praise Fest 2025 (The Anointing). This is an annual gathering of Levites, worship leaders, and believers in the region. The objective is to heal, restore, rejuvenate, and encourage all attendees.
This year’s Praise Fest will be staged at Bethesda Healing Center (167 East 98th Street) in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, February 8th. Gospel artist Kelontae Gavin will perform live. Click here for tickets.
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