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“NO IFS, BUTS OR MAYBEES, I-OCTANE WILL CLOSE DANCEHALL NIGHT” OF REGGAE SUMFEST SAYS EVENT PRODUCER JOHNNY GOURZONG!

Johnny Gourzong, Summerfest Productions boss, speaks during the launch of Reggae Sumfest at the Countryside Club on Tuesday. – Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer—- By Davina Henry— Although there appeared to be controversy surrounding the closing performance for this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest, promoter Johnny Gourzong has confirmed that I-Octane will close Dancehall Night. Gourzong made the revelation at the launch of the event held at the Countryside Club in Kingston. “I-Octane is closing Dancehall Night! No ifs, buts or maybes!” said Gourzong. Speaking to those in attendance, Gourzong boasted of the exposure the festival gives to not just artists but also to Brand Jamaica. A sentiment echoed by Digicel’s sponsorship manager, Tahnida Nunez. “Sumfest is the greatest reggae show on Earth and it keeps reggae music alive in Jamaica. It is important to the Jamaican people, and because of that it has to … Read entire article »

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“I DON’T NEED REGGAE SUMFEST…DEM WANT COME GIMME J$500,000” SAYS NINJA MAN!

“I DON’T NEED REGGAE SUMFEST…DEM WANT COME GIMME J$500,000” SAYS NINJA MAN!

By Davina Henry——– Dancehall icon Desmond Ballentine, more popularly known as Ninja Man, says he will not be performing on this year’s Reggae Sumfest. “Mi nah work Sumfest, dem can gwaan. Mi nuh need Sumfest. I’m Ninja Man, longest-reigning icon in the business, mi nuh need dem,” Ninja Man told THE WEEKEND STAR. According to the artist, he was being advertised on the show and when he contacted Johnny Gourzong, head of Summerfest Productions, about his fee, he was not pleased with what they had to … Read entire article »

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