Radeya Osman

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has revealed the finalists for the Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Competition, which will be held on Friday 2 August. The announcement, made on Wednesday 24 July, followed the final tent judging at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. This year, Mr. Deejay, the first visually impaired contestant to reach the finals, will […]

Soca legend Machel Montano will headline not one but three shows during Labor Day Weekend at The Apollo in Harlem, NYC, this year. Originally scheduled for a single performance on Friday 30 August, the iconic artist’s shows have been extended to include Saturday 31 August, and an additional show on Sunday 1 September, promising a […]

Rihanna made a stunning return to the Crop Over Festival in Barbados for the first time since 2019, donning a custom bedazzled costume designed by Lauren Austin. The global superstar joined the Grand Kadooment parade on Monday 5 August in St. Michael, where she celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of Barbados’ most cherished festivals. […]

Mangrove Global and Bounty Rum have announced the winners of the UK’s first-ever Bounty Domino Tournament. Following three national heats in Glasgow, Manchester, and London, the final showdown occurred on Wednesday 24 July, at Dalston Rooftop in London. The event, supported by chef SavJointz, DJ Lightning, and the St. Lucian Association of London (1963), concluded […]

The 8th Edition of the Swiss Soca Festival will take place from Friday 6 – Sunday 8 September in Zug, Switzerland. The event will feature the sounds and culture of the Caribbean. The festivities will begin on Friday, featuring a colourful celebration with holi-powder. The family-friendly Garden Event will offer delicious food, live music, and […]

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is knuckling down on all angles to host its first-ever dedicated consumer event in London on Saturday 14 September, as part of Saint Lucia Showcase 2024. The event, titled Saint Lucia Showcse—Consumer Edit: A Celebration of Travel, Music, and Culture, will feature three sessions: a Morning Showcase from 10am to 1pm, […]

The 24th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) will be held from Friday, 25 to Sunday 27 October, at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Dominica. The festival officially launched on Saturday 22 June, promises three nights of rhythms and diverse musical genres, with an impressive lineup of international and regional stars. This […]

Soca sensation Machel Montano has received the keys to New York City at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. Mayor Eric Adams presented the Entertainer’s Key to the City to Montano on Sunday 25 August, as part of the Rise Up NYC concert series, in collaboration with the Apollo Theater in Harlem. This marked […]

Long-time participant of Notting Hill Carnival, Vincy Alliance Mas, has announced an exciting transformation. As of 2025, the established mas band will be known as “Magical Mas,” marking a new chapter in their legacy. Founded in 2012 to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the UK, the band has brought Caribbean culture and spirit […]

Trinidadian soca legend Machel Montano has achieved another milestone by earning a Master’s Degree in Carnival Studies from the University of the West Indies (UWI) as a top student with an impressive GPA of 3.97. Known for his lively performances and dedication to Caribbean unity, Montano announced his decision to return to school in 2023 […]