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INTERNATIONAL NEWS( Ajang Media JA)
REGGAE SUMFEST 2018 Reggae Sumfest will be held on July 15-22, 2018 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Some of the confirmed artistes are Damian‘ Jr. Gong’ Marley, Beres Hammond, Popcaan, Maxi Priest, Spice, Sizzla, Capleton, Aidonia, Cham, Ding Dong, I-Octane, and more. All Week tickets will include admission to The Color Fest Beach Party, The All White Party, The Blitz Party, and The Irish & Chin 20th Anniversary World Clash Celebration.
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FUN IN THE SON This is the premiere Faith-based Festival in the Caribbean which will transform the National Heroes Park into a hotbed of Christian entertainment and ministry! Through the years‘ Fun in the Son’ has hosted internationally renowned artists such as Alvin Slaughter, Toby Mac, Out of Eden, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Mary Mary, Nicole C. Mullen, Hezekiah Walker, Martha Munnizzi, Natalie Wilson, Audio Adrenaline, Kirk Franklyn and Israel Haughton. With speakers including, Dr. Myles Munroe, Rev. Jackie McCullough, Dr. Ron Kenoly, Bishop Henry Fernandez, Pastor Sara Conner |
and Pastor Chris Hill. Now in its 15th year,‘ Fun in the Son’ brings together over eighty thousand Jamaicans and visitors from all over the world to a praise and worship fiesta that also includes ministry to those in need. The event will takes place at the National Heroes Park on Saturday July 14, 2018 at 9:00am- 8:00pm. Artistes already confirmed include Donnie McClurkin, Papa San, Carlene Davis and Kevin Downswell.
JAMAICA FESTIVAL QUEEN CORONATIONS August 1, 2018, 6:00pm-10pm, Ranny Williams Entertainment Center. The pageant is one of the highlights of the Independence celebrations by the JCDC. The contestants’ desire to assist in the development of their communities plays an important role in the selection of the queen who is chosen not only to be a cultural ambassador for her nation but also an outstanding role model for other young women across the island. As such, although the queen’ s physical appearance will play a role in her selection the emphasis will be on her awareness of cultural and current affairs, community involvement, and personality or talent.
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY July 1st is recognized as International Reggae Day. This will be 24 hours of celebration for reggae culture and its influence on Jamaican music. This event is to have a global media reach and is hosted in Kingston. The objective is to celebrate the best of |
Jamaican creativity and its worldwide impact using the power of music, media and communication technology to unite nations. |
BLACK UHURU Black Uhuru is geared for their second leg of tour of the US which is slated to begin on August 18, 2018 through to October, 2018. Onesty the Belgian Queen will also be on tour with Black Uhuru. |
AJANG MUSIC PRODUCTION New releases coming soon on Ajang Music Production label are Onesty’ s album entitled“ My World”; two singles entitled“ My Life” by Ajang Crew ft. Bugle and UK based artiste Havva and“ Jah Guide” Militant mix by Ajang ft. Maximum Force and Black Uhuru. Norrisman is also slated to release a brand new album entitled“ Time” which will be available in August 2018. |
DREAM WEEKEND Dream Weekend is another signature event. It is an annual week-long getaway headlined by Jamaica’ s most popular events and fused with a high energy vibe like none other. This will be the 9th staging of this international music festival which takes over Negril at the height of the summer. Event series staged during the Independence holidays. An average of 10 events takes place during this period and these are held on the white sand beaches of Negril from Thursday August 2, 2018 at 8:00pm to Monday August 6, 2018 at 12:00am.
JAMAICA FESTIVAL This period showcases many exciting events which showcase the talents of Jamaicans. The float parade and grand gala brought back in 2008 forms the zenith of the celebrations and have helped to strategically revitalize and engender the nostalgic Independence celebrations. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:00 PM to Monday, August 6, 2018 at 9:00 PM. Other activities are Mello- Go Roun’, Emancipation Vigils, World Reggae Dance Finals, National Thanksgiving Church Service, August Fair and Independence Street Dance.
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