Kingdom World Tour 2024

Contemporary worship music collective Maverick City and gospel music singer, director, and producer Kirk Franklin will embark on the Kingdom World Tour throughout the month of August. They will be doing shows in the U.K., Europe, and Africa. See all confirmed dates and locations below. Tickets can be purchased on kingdomworldtour.com.

Aug 08
Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, Race Course Rd, Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa

Fri, Aug 09
Johannesburg, South Africa
DP World Wanderers Stadium

Sat, Aug 10
Lusaka, Zambia
Polo Field B Lusaka

Sun, Aug 11
Lilongwe, Malawi
BICC Malawi Square at Umodzi Park

Mon, Aug 12
Harare, Zimbabwe
Glamis Stadium Harare

Thu, Aug 15
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Leaders Club Grounds

Fri, Aug 16
Kampala, Uganda
Makerere University

Sat, Aug 17
Nairobi, Kenya
Uhuru Gardens

Sun, Aug 18
Accra, Ghana
Venue to be Announced

Fri, Aug 23
Rotterdam, Netherland
AHOY Rotterdam

Sun, Aug 25
Manchester, United Kingdom
AO Arena Manchester

Mon, Aug 26
London, United Kingdom
OVO Arena Wembley

Lalah Hathaway’s “Vantablack” Album & Tour

American vocalist Lalah Hathaway released her eighth studio album, Vantablack, last month, on June 14. Presented on her own Hathaway Entertainment label, the sixteen-track project has collaborations with MC Lyte, Rapsody, Common, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright, and Willow.

Next month, in late August, Lalah will commence a nineteen-date U.S. tour to support the record. See all confirmed shows below, and visit her website to purchase tickets.

Aug. 24, 2024
Birmingham, AL
BJCC Concert Hall

Aug. 25, 2024
New Orleans, LA
Orpheum Theater

Aug. 27, 2024
Fayetteville, AR
JJ’s LIVE

Aug. 28, 2024
Dallas, TX
Majestic Theatre

Aug. 29, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
Tower Theatre

Aug. 31, 2024
Houston, TX
Arena Theater

Sep. 5, 2024
Sacramento, CA
Crest Theatre

Sep. 7, 2024
Portland, OR
Newmark Theatre

Sep. 8, 2024
Seattle, WA
Benaroya Hall

Sep. 11, 2024
Berkeley, CA
The UC Theatre

Sep. 12, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern

Sep. 19, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 20, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 21, 2024
Detroit, MI
Sound Board Theater

Sep. 22, 2024
Chicago, IL
Outset

Sep. 25, 2024
New York, NY
The Town Hall

Sep. 26, 2024
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre

Sep. 27, 2024
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage

Sep. 28, 2024
Charleston, SC
Charleston Music Hall

Lubert Levy Confirmed For Jamaica’s Gospel Cultural Concert

On Friday, August 2nd, the Temple Hall Mennonite Church (Jamaica) will present the Gospel Cultural Concert at their location. It will feature a special performance by Minister Lubert Levy, the man behind the hit song “Roll Jordan.”

The Gospel Cultural Concert will start at 6:00 p.m. local time, and there is a J$500 entrance fee that will go, in part, to aid the church’s 2024 youth camp.

New Video From Fantan Mojah “Nothing Compare”

The official video for Fantan Mojah‘s latest tune, Nothing Compare, was uploaded to his YouTube channel at the end of June (on the 25th). The dancehall track, which has been getting favorable feature on reggae platforms ever since it came out, was released in early May. It was produced by Deki Records.

If you have not yet seen the visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Jamaica Events Cancelled & Postponed Due To Hurricane Beryl

Due to the impending hurricane, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has cancelled the tributes marking the birth of the National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Manley, which were to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the National Heroes Park and at Roxborough, Manchester.

The Ministry has also postponed the following Jamaica Festival Song Road Shows:

July 4 Ocho Rios and St Ann’s Bay
July 5 May Pen, Mandeville and Santa Cruz
July 6 Savanna-la-mar, Montego Bay and Falmouth

New dates will be announced.

The Ministry encourages everyone to take the threat of the hurricane seriously and prioritize their safety and well-being.

Source: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Catch Machel Montano Live At The Apollo On Aug. 30

Soca king Machel Montano will be taking over the historic Apollo Theater in New York City on Friday, August 30, 2024. The organizers are promising a carnival like atmosphere in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Doors will open at 9:30 p.m., and tickets are available on Ticketmaster.

Catch Sister Nancy, Tanto Metro, Devonte & Others At Federation Sound 25th Anniversary In NY

For a quarter of a century, the Federation Sound crew has been instrumental in promoting reggae and dancehall music in New York and beyond. As this is their 25th anniversary, they will be marking the occasion with a big splash on Sunday, July 7th.

The celebration will take place at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn. Some of the confirmed performers are Sister Nancy, the pioneering first lady of dancehall, Tanto Metro & Devonte, the dancehall duo whose 1997 hit song “Everyone Falls in Love” took them to the top of the Billboard reggae charts, Mr. Lexx, Tifa, Red Fox, and more.