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Archived: Bunji Awakens The Nostalgia At Woodford Style Birthday Bash
On Wednesday night a very humble Bunji Garlin said the eventful night planned for him in celebration of his birthday, would be remembered for the rest of his life. Woodford Cafe, Chaguanas hosted the event for the ‘Differentology’ hit maker, luring a sizable crowd to the venue. On show night, Bunji appeared relaxed, happy and ready to deliver. His wife, Fay-Ann on his arm, the entertainer took the stage after performances by a number of fellow artistes, among them Fadda Moses, General Grant, Flipo and Grenada’s Mr. Killa.
Bunji Garlin performs on Wednesday night at Woodford Cafe, Chaguanas.
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With a hint of humor, Bunji said while gifts would have been welcomed, he was happy to have had the opportunity to share his gift of music with all who had come out to celebrate with him, and share that gift, he certainly did. Bunji smiled with his fans throughout the night, taking them on a musical journey of past hits like, ‘Snake Oil,’, ‘Fireman,’ ‘Rape’, ‘Blessings’ and countless others. He welcomed his old musical buddies 3 Suns, standing with them as he encouraged songs by the now defunct group- songs that brought an air of nostalgia to the venue. In the end, Bunji would tell Ace, “At the end of war comes the start of love.”
Fay-Ann made her husband know that she loves him!
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A lean looking Fay-Ann opted to allow her husband to shine on his night. A shy and modest smile on her face, the soca mom and wife, delivered a few notes of a couple of her hits, telling Bunji that she loved him, before exiting the stage. Dressed in a short, fitted, sleeveless dress, the Vi-Queen as she is fondly referred, rocked her signature mini mohawk with an air of confidence that could not be suppressed.
Woodford Cafe surprised the soca star with a cake.
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Bunji Garlin chose the moment to introduce a couple artistes, among them Moses- a young entertainer who, while humble in every sense, has been making his presence felt in recent time. Moses has been jet setting for the past few weekends, having performed in Barbados recently and set to perform in Guyana this weekend.
On stage at Bunji’s birthnite event, Moses showed off his chanting skills and impressed. With a natural knack for beat boxing, he made great use of the stage and thrilled, no doubt. Also impressing was the newest local sensation, Flipo, who’s single ‘Doh Tell Meh Dat’, has been the ultimate post carnival anthem for many. On Wednesday, he revealed that he had relied heavily on Bunji to help him get to the point he had reached. He thanked the VP recording artiste before exiting the stage.
Telling EBUZZ that he continued to receive gadgets for his studio as birthday presents, Bunji said he felt truly blessed. On stage he thanked his wife and showered her with words of affection, later on in the night. By 3am, the event wrapped up with many having enjoyed a truly entertaining show. The introduction of new acts and the revival of old carnival anthems ensured that Bunji’s 2014 Birthnite would go down as a signature event in T&T this year!
WORDS BY: Aba Luke
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100 Days To T&T Carnival – Big Launch, Big Vibes to Hit Port of Spain, this Friday.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Greatest Show on Earth has, for years, been a tourist attraction. With 100 days to go before the two-day street parade in Port-of-Spain, the excitement is steadily building and with momentum, the National Carnival Commission is moving full speed ahead.
Carnival 2026 will be publicly launched at the Brian Lara Promenade on Friday, November 7th. The NCC, in a media release said the spectacle will begin at 9am and go through the day, transforming the city’s hub into an active thoroughfare featuring all things T&T carnival. Th event will feature traditional Carnival characters, informative workshops and exhibitions, a mini concert from reigning Panorama champions, Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, and much more. “In bringing Carnival to the city, we’re hoping to bring people to the city to come out and show their support for the culture, for the NCC, the Special Interest Groups, the vendors and small business community, and the Regional Carnivals because we’re all part of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival,” said NCC Chairman, Peter Kanhai.
TEACHING THE YOUTH ABOUT CARNIVAL
This year, the NCC will introduce something they’re calling, “The Children’s Zone,” where school children and their parents and guardians will be able to experience a distinct youth-oriented energy to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. The zone will feature cultural exhibitions, displays, giveaways and more, even offering youths the opportunity to pen a ‘Love Letter to Carnival.’ “School children would be invited to write what it is they love about Trinidad and Tobago Carnival for a mural that will be displayed at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah for Carnival next year,” the press release explained.
At 4pm, a concert will engage the public with performances by Swappi, Terri Lyons, Orlando Octave, Ravi B, Drupatee, Shal Marshall, Erphaan Alves and other featured cultural acts.
Back in August, at the corporate launch of Carnival, Minister of Culture, the Arts and Community Development, Michelle Benjamin, shared her ministry’s vision for carnival.
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Bob Marley Foundation to Jamaica: “We’ll Rise Again.”
What has been described by the National Hurricane Centre as the most catastrophic hurricane of 2026 – Hurricane Melissa, has moved past Jamaica and now moves onward to Cuba and neighboring territories. In the aftermath of the brutal natural disaster, videos across social media show fallen trees, massive swells, invasive water courses through streets and byways and certainly, infrastructural wreckage. The people of Jamaica, though resilient, are in need of strength and aid to rebuild.
The Bob Marley Foundation and the Bob Marley Museum, in a social media post said despite having gone through the hurricane, “we’re still standing.” The honorary organizations that stand in memory of Jamaica’s most loved icon, Bob Marley, relayed via social media, “The winds may have shaken us, but they could never break our spirit.” Noting that the journey to rebuild will not be an overnight one, the post read, “but together, we’ll rise again- stronger, more united and full of love.”
Consistent in the Marley legacy’s tone and posture of love and unity, the expression continued, “We can’t wait to spread the message of peace and love with you once more and help in whatever way we can. Until then, hold on to hope and remember – every little thing is gonna be alright.”
The government of Jamaica has created an official digital platform for information, and for the global community’s input where relief and assistance is concerned.
Visit https://supportjamaica.gov.jm. The website lists a preliminary needs list, which includes items such as batteries, bedding foam, flashlights, lanterns, mattresses, pillowcases, pillows, mobile storage units, heavy duty garbage bags and certainly much more.
