Singer Nesta Nelson creates history as Guyana’s first female dancehall monarch
By Nelson A. King on 02/26/2026

Singer Nesta Nelson creates history as Guyana’s first female dancehall monarch

For Guyanese-born artist Nesta Nelson, winning the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport-organized Mashramani Dancehall Monarch title in Georgetown is a moment she will cherish for the rest of her life.“It feels great because being a woman in a male-dominated competition,” she told Caribbean Life aft

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Beres Hammond headlines ‘Reggae Meets Soul’ Mother’s Day celebration
By Nelson A. King on 02/25/2026

Beres Hammond headlines ‘Reggae Meets Soul’ Mother’s Day celebration

The Jamaican-born King of Lovers Rock Beres Hammond will headline the “Reggae Meets Soul” Mother’s Day celebration at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Saturday, May 9.The UBS Arena, located at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, on the grounds of Belmont Park, sits on the border of Queens and Nassau Count

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Minna LaFortune celebrates ‘African Women’
By Nelson A. King on 02/23/2026

Minna LaFortune celebrates ‘African Women’

Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born reggae artist Minna LaFortune has released her latest single, “African Women,” a powerful anthem dedicated to African women and women of African descent worldwide.“With its infectious beat and heartfelt lyrics, the song serves as a vibrant celebration of strength, resil

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Terry Ganzie drops ‘Same Africans’ for Black History Month
By Nelson A. King on 02/17/2026

Terry Ganzie drops ‘Same Africans’ for Black History Month

Renowned reggae and dancehall artist Terry Ganzie, a defining voice of conscious music, releases his powerful new single “Same Africans,” promoting African unity and collective pride during Black History Month and beyond.Caribbean Entertainment Publicist Flair Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, told Caribbean

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By Nelson A. King on 02/17/2026

Terri Lyons crowned 2026 T&T National Calypso Monarch

In singing the spiritual “Blessings,” Terri Lyons, the daughter of popular Trinidadian soca legend Austin “Super Blue” Lyons, Sunday night, Feb. 15, captured the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago National Calypso Monarch.On her way to regaining the crown she first won in 2020, Lyons dethroned defending monar

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RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’
By Nelson A. King on 02/16/2026

RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’

New York-based RoadBlock Radio CEO Kacy “G City” Rankine says Keznamdi’s GRAMMY win is “a giant victory for reggae.”Rankine told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that he is elated that Keznamdi took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album for his disc “Blxxd & Fyah” at the 68th Annual GRAMMY

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Abena Amory drops ‘Love Is Not a Game’
By Nelson A. King on 02/10/2026

Abena Amory drops ‘Love Is Not a Game’

Nevis‑born, Brooklyn‑raised singer‑songwriter Abena Amory returns with a powerful new release, “Love Is Not a Game,” a soulful, emotionally charged record that blends warm island influences with contemporary R&B depth.According to Terance Williams, manager, Team Abena, “Love Is Not a Game” showcases

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U.S. encounters icy reception at 2026 Olympics in Italy
By Vinette K. Pryce on 02/10/2026

U.S. encounters icy reception at 2026 Olympics in Italy

Media specialists are now concluding that NBC TV might be “on thin ice” for muting negative responses to the presence of Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, at the opening ceremony of the winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Allegedly, the couple received an ice-cold reception from the packed ve

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Bad Bunny’s triple crown
By Vinette K. Pryce on 02/10/2026

Bad Bunny’s triple crown

Twenty-seven-time Puerto Rican, Grammy-winning Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio scored a trifecta last Sunday, dominating three consecutive weekend entertainment events.Popularly known by the moniker Bad Bunny, the renowned singer and reggaeton rapper stacked his cache from closing out last month by h

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Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day in full Indo-Caribbean style
By Tangerine Clarke on 02/09/2026

Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day in full Indo-Caribbean style

Affectionate seniors of United Adult Care, in collaboration with members of the Indo-Caribbean Federation (ICF), celebrated Valentine’s Day with a big bash that featured live entertainment, infectious Bollywood music, mouth-watering cuisine, and dancing into the afternoon at the hours-long non-profi

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