Buju Banton and Koffee among Jamaican Artists Featured on FIFA 2021 Soundtrack
Several Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists are featured on the popular FIFA 21 game soundtrack, including established reggae stars Buju Banton and Koffee, rising star Govana and producer Rvssian. Grammy winner Koffee’s “Rapture” remix with Govana in included on the VOLTA FOOTBALL version of the soundtrack, while “Unity” from Buju Banton’s album “Upside Down 2020” […]
A Nigerian Airline Company to Explore Provision of Direct Commercial Flights to Jamaica
Roundtrip commercial airline flights between Nigeria and Jamaica will be tested in December of 2020 and January of 2021, according to Janet Olisa, Nigeria’s outgoing High Commissioner to Jamaica. Olisa said the trips from Lagos to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay are meant to prepare the way for a regular direct air route between […]
9 Things to Know About Jamaican-Born British Civil Rights Hero Roy Hackett, Who Stood in Front of a Bus
Jamaican-born civil rights activist Roy Hackett played a pivotal role in transforming race relations in Britain. Hackett mobilized the 3,000-strong Caribbean community in Bristol and led what became known as the Bristol Bus Boycott—a protest that gained national attention and the support of numerous organizations after it was announced at a press conference on April […]
Beres Hammond Featured On Spotify’s One Love Playlist!
Spotify features Beres Hammond on the cover of its ‘One Love’ playlist days before the release of new single “Call To Duty.” The One Love playlist on Spotify is a primary destination for music fans to hear the best new and vintage reggae titles on the music streaming platform. The playlist has 1.9 Million followers and […]
Team Jamaica Bickle Looking to Raise US$25,000 From Virtual 5K Run/Walk to Help Athletes Participating in Penn Relays
Irwine Clare, the founder, and CEO of Team Jamaica Bickle, announced that the organization wants to raise US$25,000 by sponsoring a virtual 5K run/walk event, which will run from October 9, 2020, through October 24, 2020. The funds will go toward supporting athletes from the Caribbean who are participating in the annual Penn Relays Carnival […]
