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AfroCarib Festival
Conspicuous through her absence from the Lost In Time Festival was Koffee That’s because the young reggae superstar was headlining another festival – the Afro Carib Festival in Miramar, Florida. Now a staple on the concert calendar, the Afro Carib Festival blends different genres of music including reggae, afro beats, and reggaeton
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Makes history in Jamaica’s entertainment sector
Many Jamaicans were mesmerized by the Lost In Time Festival, which took place last Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, Jamaica.
From the staging to the musical acts, the Lost In Time Festival left its mark on the dancehall and reggae industry, as fans recall it as a historic and unique experience
Reggae star Protoje finally returned to the local stage and collaborated with several friends to provide a unique experience for Jamaicans near and far with spectacular performances, food, apparel, and merchandise
The line-up for performances also included Lila Ike, Yaadcore, Naomi Cowan, Tessellated, Mortimer, Samory I, and Jesse Royal However, several other performers, including Sevana, Chi Ching Ching, and Stephen Marley, graced the stage
The crowd was also greeted with surprise performances from Chronixx, Popcaan, and Aidonia which was well received Lila Ike captivated her fans in her performance, providing an extensive set from her The Experience EP. Undoubtedly, the artists ensured that the crowd got a worthwhile experience as they made sure people enjoyed every second of their performances
The event has been described as amazing, transformative, and a night to remember by those who attended Some fans even posted about it on social media, saying the event was worth their money and called for the Lost in Time Festival to become an annual event
“If this is an annual event, I’ll surely be there next year,” one fan told CNW
“It was worth every cent From the organization to the control, to the vibes. It was everything I wanted and more Lila’s performance was so good First time seeing her live in a long time, and she brought the vibes! The surprise guest performances were a highlight for me, and to see Chronixx back on stage after being away from the music was great!” he added, excitedly
Another fan told CNW that he felt like he was lost in time due to the atmosphere, not to mention the performances, and without a doubt, he would attend next year ’ s staging
A memorable occasion for many, it is safe to say the Lost In Time Festival was truly an experience anyone could wish for
The festival concluded as a multi-day event, with celebrations of Caribbean and African cultures beginning days before On the 22nd, Reggae Icon awards were presented to the legendary Marcia Griffiths, one of the biggest ambassadors and performers reggae will ever know, and the incomparable Winston Powell, the founder of the premier and innovative Jamaican sound system, Stone Love On the day before the concert, DJs EverNever, Terra, and Fergie held a “selector clash” teasing what was to come the next day When it comes to bang for your buck, it’s hard to top the Afro Carib Festival For as little as $25, concert-goers experienced not just Koffee running through her twicenominated catalog of lyrically-potent hits, but experienced a diversity of genres as she was joined by Nigerian chart mainstay Tekno, Haitian legend J Perry, and the Cuban icon Jacob Forever These four main acts were joined by local artists Alexander Star, Yung Wylin’, and David Cairol