Nikki Z— RADIO personality Nikki Z is heading to Fame FM. According to a Jamaica Observer source, who requested anonymity, the radio disc jock will make the move later this month. Fame FM is a radio brand under the RJR Communications Group. “She’ll work the 5:00 am to 9:00 am shift,” the source said. Nikki Z (given name Nicole Duhaney) would neither confirm nor deny the move. Up to a few weeks ago, however, she hosted the weekday morning programme called The Mawning Show at Hot 102 FM. A former member of the US Army, she also did a three-year stint at ZIP 103 FM. She started her own imprint, Goldie Lox Productions, and produced the hit single Don’t Cry by Mavado. The single was featured on his Billboard charting album Gangsta for Life. By Kevin Jackson— … Read entire article »

  By Kevin Jackson— NIKKI Z… vision is to bridge the gap between the Caribbean and Caribbean music lovers— NIKKI Z is synonymous with live events in the tri-state region. Now in her late 30s, she (real name Nicole Duhaney) has carved out a niche working in media and show promotion, especially in Connecticut. “I have been working with various promotional companies since the age of 16. I ventured out on my own in the latter part of my 20s,” Nikki Z shared in a recent interview. Born in Hartford, Connecticut to Jamaican parents (her mother is from Kingston, her father was born in St Elizabeth), Nikki Z is deep into her Jamaican heritage. “My whole family is Jamaican born and raised. I was the second in my family to be born on US soil. My … Read entire article »