Author: Cat Radio UK

ATLANTA, GA – The vibrant pulse of the Caribbean is set to take centre stage in Atlanta this Memorial Day Weekend, as the 38th Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival returns from May 23rd to 26th, 2025, promising a dynamic showcase of island culture, music, and unity. Organized by the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA), this […]

LONDON, UK — After an eight-year hiatus, dancehall titan Alkaline returned to the UK stage in triumphant fashion, delivering a powerhouse performance at a sold-out Wembley Arena for the debut UK staging of the New Rules Festival. Fans packed the legendary London venue, erupting into cheers as the “Champion Boy” stepped into the spotlight. Alkaline’s […]

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA — April 21, 2025A bold new chapter in Jamaican tourism is underway as LCH Development Limited partners with Ennismore and Accor, two of the biggest names in global hospitality, to launch luxury lifestyle hotel brands in Jamaica for the first time. This landmark collaboration will introduce two internationally recognized Ennismore brands to […]

MORANT BAY, St. Thomas — The energy of Caribbean Carnival will surge through Jamaica’s eastern parish this weekend as St Thomas Carnival returns in full force at Colonel Cove on Saturday, May 3. Revived in 2022 after a multi-year hiatus, the event has quickly reestablished itself as the parish’s leading soca showcase, welcoming major acts […]

TORONTO — Two powerful Black-led productions are electrifying audiences at Crow’s Theatre this spring, bringing raw emotion, complex identity, and unflinching honesty to the Toronto stage. A Strange Loop and Flex are not just shows—they’re cultural touchpoints for the Afro-Canadian community and anyone craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. Helmed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, Crow’s Theatre […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dancehall personality Flippa Moggela, widely known as The Flossing King, is making waves once again—this time teaming up with top-tier Jamaican producer TJ Records on his latest single, ‘Oh Please’. The track, released Friday, April 18 via TJ Records and distributed by OneRPM, marks a bold return for Flippa as he continues […]

PORTMORE, Jamaica — With his name echoing through classrooms across the island, Blac-er is no longer just a local favorite — he’s a movement in the making. The Portmore-based dancehall artiste, born Donovan Blackwood, has been making major waves on the Fully Bright School Tour, where his performance of the viral single “Bun Him” — […]

Kingston, Jamaica — After serving two years in a U.S. federal prison, dancehall artiste Stamma Gramma is ready to reclaim his musical spotlight—this time with a reformed outlook and a message of redemption. The entertainer, born Michael Williams, first gained notoriety in 2013 with his controversial breakout track Scammer Anthem. The song’s theme, which blurred […]

The Diaspora Ledger: Tracking Black Wealth. Telling Our Story. From Kano to the World: Aliko Dangote’s Billionaire Blueprint When Forbes released its most recent global billionaire rankings, one name continued to lead Africa’s list for the 13th consecutive year: Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian business titan whose cement empire has reshaped skylines across a continent. With […]

Arielle Kayabaga – MP for London West On April 28, voters in London West made history again — re-electing Arielle Kayabaga, the first African-born Black woman to ever sit in Canada’s Parliament. With her victory, Kayabaga not only returns to Ottawa but reclaims her place as one of the most prominent Black voices in Canadian […]