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Sizzla Praises Robert Mugabe’s Leadership, Zimbabwe
The reggae artist, who has a warrant of arrest on him by Britain’s Scotland yard for inciting murder of gay people, defended the brutal land takeover that saw the country turning into a basket case. He added: “Africans for the Africans.”
Flippa Mafia Hiding On A Boat – Allegedly Tried To Enter The United States Illegally
The deejay is alleged to have attempted to enter the United States on a boat from The Bahamas with the assistance of two men.
Reggae Legends Join The Disney Reggae Club Fi Di Youths
“The genius of Disney songs is that they are timeless and adaptable to every musical genre. Reggae is so joyous and spirited, we knew these songs would lend themselves perfectly. I’m happy to say the artistes, many of them true legends of reggae, all jumped at the chance to participate.”
Murder And Major Lazer?
Those inside the concert were unaware of the incident but police report that a man, 26-year-old Matthew Cole of White County, Georgia was killed outs
REWIND – New, Definitive Book on Reggae & Dancehall History by David Katz
“So far I have gone through the entire text to correct any errors and tighten up things generally, and I have now thoroughly revised to include new interview material with artistes such as Trinity, Lone Ranger, Ranking Joe, Charlie Chaplin, Josie Wales, and Barrington Levy,” Katz said.
Judge Keeps Buju In Prison, Despite Health Concerns
On Monday, his attorney, David Markus, filed an emergency motion in the Middle District of Florida court, citing health concerns for his client.
Founder of Shower Posse Dead
Vivian Blake, fabled founder of the notorious Shower Posse, is dead. His lawyer, George Soutar, told The Gleaner that Blake died at the University Hospital of the West Indies Sunday evening.
Buju Banton Treated Inhumanely In Pinellas County Jail
Because he “had the audacity to share his food with another inmate,” Banton was placed Thursday in a maximum security wing where he is unable to prepare the vegetarian diet he requires for religious purposes, according to defense attorney David Oscar Markus.
Jimmy Cliff on NPR
“Well, my father wanted me to be educated — maybe be doctor, or one of those professions that seems safe,” he says. “So while I was taking higher lessons — while I was about to take it — he said, ‘Now, which would you prefer: the higher lessons, we have to pay for it? Or spend the money to buy a radio?’ I said, ‘Buy the radio!’ “
Julian Marley Nominated For Four International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA)
Reggae singer-songwriter Julian “ Ju Ju” Marley has been nominated for four International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in the category’s of : Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year, Best Album of the Year, Most Cultural / Educational Entertainer of the Year and Emperor Haile Selassie I Award for Spiritual Service Through Music .