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Cuban President congratulates Xi Jinping and the Chinese people while highlighting Beijing’s support for Cuba and the longstanding relationship between the two countries. HAVANA, Cuba — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a message to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people, highlighting […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican reggae singer Cedric Myton has joined Brazil-based DJ and producer Freedom Sounds for “Blue Sky,” an uplifting roots reggae recording featuring Jacko Bagatini. Released September 11, 2026, through Marroquino Estudio, the song is built around gratitude for life, nature, music and the Most High. A Positive Roots Reggae Message Written […]

CLARENDON, Jamaica — Farmers, food, local enterprise and Jamaican music will come together at Lennon High School on Saturday, October 10, when the Mocho Pear Festival returns to celebrate one of the island’s best-known agricultural products. The family-friendly festival is scheduled from noon until 7 p.m. and centres on avocado — widely called pear in […]

TORONTO — Two influential women in Jamaican music, Sister Nancy and Marcia Griffiths, will share the stage at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre on Friday, October 9, for Reggae Ambassadors in Concert. Presented by Kings of Kings International and billed as “Reggae Legends: One Stage, One Love,” the concert pairs a dancehall pioneer with one of […]

Soul of the Stone Zimbabwe Chicago exhibition connects African Diaspora art, cultural exchange and a new Field Museum commission An Eight-Month Cultural Journey Gallery Guichard and Donate Life Illinois are presenting Soul of the Stone, an eight-month cultural and artistic initiative celebrating Zimbabwe’s Shona stone-sculpture tradition across Chicago. Partners include the Field Museum, Chicago’s Department […]

Delta State-born entertainer Kevwe Dolor, popularly known as Mr Dolor, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records after completing a 60-hour stand-up comedy performance in Lagos, Nigeria. LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian comedian and entertainer Kevwe Dolor, popularly known as Mr Dolor, has earned a Guinness World Records title for the longest stand-up comedy show […]

2026 Kwanzaa stamp marks the Postal Service’s 11th Kwanzaa design and puts family, the zawadi and the unity cup at the center of a fresh visual interpretation The U.S. Postal Service has issued its latest Kwanzaa stamp, continuing a tradition of honoring the pan-African holiday observed annually from December 26 through January 1. The stamp […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican reggae singer Iba Mahr has released the official music video for “Sweet Lies,” a melancholic relationship song produced in collaboration with Kheilstone. The video premiered September 18, 2026, following the single’s July 31 release through Audovic Nation under exclusive licence to UnitedMasters. A Relationship Unravels in “Sweet Lies” The song centres […]

Dancehall icon Beenie Man has teamed with veteran producer and engineer Rorey Baker for “Brawdah,” a high-energy single released through Baker’s One Pop Music imprint. Issued August 21, 2026, the release gives listeners two versions of the track: the original “Brawdah” and “Brawdah (Dancehall Fix).” A Track Built for the Dance Produced by Baker and […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican singer-songwriter Hopeton Lindo is turning toward faith and gratitude on “Praises,” a new reggae single released September 18, 2026. Produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden for Diwali Records and distributed by VPAL Music, the track places Lindo’s reflective songwriting over a buoyant reggae groove. Faith and Gratitude Drive the Message “Praises” […]