The former POTUS Barack Obama has named two Jamaicans to his summer playlist: Skillibeng, and Bob Marley and the Wailers. “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote in a post […]
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Will Mavado return to Jamaica now that Vybz Kartel is free?
Jamaican fans are clamouring for the return of Mavado after the release of Vybz Kartel from prison. Mavado is still in demand internationally. Earlier this year, Mavado hit a Billboard singles chart for the third time in his career. His collaboration, ‘Blessed’, with Ghanian Afrobeats singer KiDi has moved up from seven to number two […]
Read MoreFantan Mojah sick in Martinique
Word on the street is that Fantan Mojah, who has reportedly been ill for some time, has taken sick in Martinique. He is in the island for the Reggae Therapy show alongside Alpha Blondie, Christopher Martin and Etana. Fantan Mojah has been experiencing heart problems and at one time last year, members of his circle […]
Read MoreBABYLON SAY ’Jail no Bail’ for KARTEL and co-accused ; HABEAS CORPUS DEFEATED BEFORE RE-Trial hearing
Justice Andrea Thomas struck down a “premature” habeas corpus appeal by Vybz Kartel’s attorneys today saying that the Fever deejay’s continued detention was not in breach of the constitution. The matter moved to the chief courtroom on the Supreme Court building this morning. Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused will remain in arcs […]
Read MoreFather Wally, owner of Inner City sound system, is dead
The dancehall community is mourning the death of Walford ‘Father Wally’ Jibberson, the owner of Inner City Sound system, one of the most iconic megawattage sound systems which ruled the roost in the late 1980s and 1990s blasting the electronically-enhanced riddims of the best dancehall DJs across the globe. He was rumoured to be in […]
Read MoreConstable Fairclough killed in St. Ann
Cons Fairclough who is attached to the St Ann OST was shot and killed a short while ago. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear. ONE876news is tracking this developing story and will have more information as it becomes available.
Read MoreOne of Romeich’s workers killed on Carnival Sunday
It was a sad day for members of the entertainment fraternity as popular promoter Romeich Major mourned the death of one of his workers in a fatal accident.
Read More‘Brunch and Soca’ was a huge success in Jamaica
This first edition of ‘Brunch and Soca’ at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Friday was a big success, pulling almost 1,000 patrons to the venue. It was a great way to start off the Jamaica carnival season, with many of Jamaica’s best soca DJs whipping the fair-sized crowd into a frenzied display […]
Read MoreAmari and family members injured in Florida car accident
Social media star Amari is nursing cuts and bruises after a BMW-driving woman slammed into a car in Florida. The accident occurred in the early afternoon. Amari is now in an undisclosed medical facility in Florida where medical professionals are performing X-rays and cat scans on her. “We had just picked up my daughter from […]
Read MoreLady Da Flame drops new Lovers’ Rock EP
Versatile gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame has released a new Lovers Rock EP under her new stage name. *The central theme of the Lovers Rock EP is bringing back the love. I love all the tracks but some of my favourites are: Forever Yours and You Got Me,” she said. Lady Da Flame […]
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