5 Questions with Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis: A Caribbean Icon on Comedy, Culture and Garvey’s Ghost

Jamaicans.com recently sat down with cultural icon Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis, the beloved Jamaican actor, comedian, dub poet, writer and educator whose career has spanned more than four decades. Ellis reflected on his extraordinary journey in the creative arts and his role in the acclaimed Caribbean-Canadian series Garvey’s Ghost. For Ellis, comedy has never been merely […]

‘Stay Strong Jamaica’ Benefit Concert Delivers a Powerful Night of Music, Unity, and Hope

The New Year in South Florida began on a powerful and uplifting note as the ‘Stay Strong Jamaica’ Hurricane Relief Concert transformed Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community. Hosted inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino complex, the January 2, 2026 benefit concert brought together […]