Friends, fans, family and all members of the Reggae/Dancehall industry flooded in hundreds at the Seaview Gardens on Monday night to celebrate the life of ‘Mama Ivy’, the mother of Dancehall icon Bounty Killer, that recently passed away
A lot of people went to pay respect to Miss Ivy and Bounty and their family: artist, producers, musicians, politicians,fans and the whole community.
Even Vybz Kartel sent, from jail, a message to Bounty Killer, expressing his condolences,the same did Bounty’s long time rival Beenie Man. The whole Dancehall community expressed love for Miss Ivy and support to Bounty for his loss.
Damian Marley spent a lot of time back home, in Jamaica, in the last months where he also performed on all the important stages, one the latest was Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival.
He also stopped by OnStage TV studios for an interview with Winford Williams: they talked about the globalization of Reggae music and the great opportunity for Jamaican artists to reclaim their genre and create more avenues internationally.
Prince Harry four days visits in Jamaica is generating quite a buzz.
The Prince had the privilege to “beat” the world fastest man Usain Bolt in a 40m track race when he cheated by jumping the gun and was also helped by the the Champion. Harry is charming Jamaicans: he kissed Rita Marley’s hand, he hugged Ms Portia, hang out with the kids always sporting a huge smile and even quoted a Bob Marley’s phrase, from Marley’s hit Three Little Birds, sayin “Every licckle ting is going to be all right” during an official dinner. He also wanted to show off some dance moves.
