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Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith looks fab, striking a pose for the camera.
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Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith looks fab, striking a pose for the camera.
Collette Pryce took a quick moment to pose for our camera.
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Collette Pryce took a quick moment to pose for our camera.
Nattecia Bohardsingh, attorney-at-law, opted for an African-inspired look.
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Nattecia Bohardsingh, attorney-at-law, opted for an African-inspired look.
Reggae artiste Sophia Brown was all smiles, exuding joy as she showed her support for Professor Donna Hope at her recent book launch.
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Reggae artiste Sophia Brown was all smiles, exuding joy as she showed her support for Professor Donna Hope at her recent book launch.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange made sure not to miss out on this special occasion.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange made sure not to miss out on this special occasion.
Jahzara Brown kept it simple and cute.
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Jahzara Brown kept it simple and cute.
Always a supporter of cultural arts, Daindra Harrison couldn’t miss out on the night’s festivities.
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Always a supporter of cultural arts, Daindra Harrison couldn’t miss out on the night’s festivities.
Author, Professor Donna Hope, was a darling in a polka dot dress at the launch event of her book, ‘Dancehall Queen’.
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Author, Professor Donna Hope, was a darling in a polka dot dress at the launch event of her book, ‘Dancehall Queen’.
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The recent launch of Professor Donna Hope’s newest book, ‘Dancehall Queen: Erotic Subversion/Subversion Erotica’, was hosted at The MECA, located at Marketplace in Kingston. Attendees were immersed in the world of the often-criticised Dancehall Queen (DHQ), guided by notable figures such as Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, cultural commentator Clyde McKenzie, and the original DHQ herself, Carlene Smith. The evening was complemented by performances from ‘90s dancehall icons General B and Roundhead, as well as poetry readings and dance showcases. Something Extra has the social highlights.