• 27 Jul 2010 /  Events - Toronto

    The organizers of the 20th Anniversary Jamaica Day Celebration would like to thank all the people who came out for Jamaica Day (despite the heavy rain) on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Unfortunately with the risk of thunderstorms continuing throughout the evening, the event had to be postponed. All artistes are now being re-confirmed to return for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Downsview Park.

    Advance ticket holders who can’t attend the new date will be able to obtain a full refund at the original point of purchase (before August 21). Tickets for July 24 will be honored, and need not to be exchanged for new tickets. Please visit jamaicadaytoronto.com for additional updates.

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  • 11 Jul 2010 /  General

    King UjahFrom humble beginnings as an entertainer in Jamaica, to great accomplishments in Canada and the United States, King Ujah comes full circle to bless the Reggae Sumfest 2010 stage in Montego Bay!

    Canada’s most awarded Dancehall and Reggae singjay, King Ujah, has just released his hit singles & music videos “Universal Love” and “Granny Got It,” which are receiving airplay on Irie FM, Mello FM, Power 106 FM, Radio Jamaica, also CVM, and Klick TV. He will take the Reggae Sumfest stage, which is one of the most prestigious festivals in Reggae and Dancehall entertainment.

    On Thursday July 22nd, 2010, King Ujah will share Sumfest’s dancehall night stage with big name artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Elephant Man, Spice, I-Octane, Demarco, Kiprich, D’Angel, Assassin, Ce’Cile, Voicemail, Chino. Additional artists to perform over the Sumfest week include Chris Brown, Usher, Etana, Queen Ifrica, Jah cure, Gyptian, Tony Rebel, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Gramps Morgan and more, “Sharing the stage with artists such as these is indeed an honour,” said King Ujah, from the recording studio in Toronto. “This is the kind of stage artists dream of being on. I’m going to give the people a show they’ll never forget!”

    Reggae Sumfest is the most celebrated and supported Reggae Festival in Jamaica, and attracts the world’s leading musicians and performers. In its near 20 year history, the show has boasted a superb entertainment package, loaded with the best performances, food, music, and culture. This year’s Festival runs from July 17-24 at Catherine Hall, St James.

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