Straight off the success of two major sold out concerts in New York, Jamaican Grammy award winner, Buju Banton is making himself very clear. He appeared on a recent Drink Champs podcast with hosts Nore and DJ EFN, and said Afro Beats artistes need to champion the causes of African people through the music they deliver.
Buju has always been very outspoken on his beliefs and has advocated for the disenfranchised through the music he’s delivered over decades. Now, once again in the musical spotlight, Banton fearlessly used the Drink Champs platform to speak on the limited lyrical scope of popular artistes.
“I was happy to see when they came to their senses to realize that music is the bridge that’s gonna connect us, but what I was disappointed in – they didn’t try to connect with Jamaica, the roots. They connected with everyone else, except us,” said the ‘Buried Alive’ singer. Buju said the music being delivered by the popular Afro Beats artistes, is not freeing Africa. “The music needs to free Africa. If I am all the way in Jamaica and my country and my people fight to free your continent with word, sound and power, and you have the ability now and all you’re singing is [expletive], you don’t sing a song to free Africa now!…” argued Buju.
Buju lamented that the artistes are yet to sing songs that will aid in the freedom of the African continent. He says more is desired of these artistes. “You want the money? Go get it. What’s gonna be said about you later on?… and your posterity? You didn’t make any impact,?” he asked, adding, “So reggae music is still the King’s music.”
Check out the full Drink Champs interview with Buju Banton below:
Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Queen Terri Lyons has once again cemented her place in Caribbean music history after winning the Queen of Queens Competition at Montserrat for the fourth consecutive year.
The highly anticipated event took place on Tuesday, December 30th, where Lyons delivered a commanding performance that set her apart from a strong regional field of competitors. Her victory further solidifies her reputation as one of the most dominant and consistent female voices in modern calypso.
Terri Lyons has proven her excellence time and time again.
Terri Lyons, the daughter of legendary Soca King Austin “Superblue” Lyons, has been making a tremendous impact on the calypso scene for years, earning respect for her lyrical strength, stage presence, and commitment to the art form. Many have noted that while she proudly carries her father’s legacy, she has firmly established her own powerful identity in the genre.
At Tuesday’s competition, Lyons topped the lineup, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ge’eve Phillip securing second place, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Roslyn Reid-Hayes finishing in third.
Fans and fellow artistes have since taken to social media to praise Lyons’ continued excellence, with many calling her reign “unmatched” and “well deserved.” Her latest win not only highlights her individual talent but also underscores the strength of Caribbean calypso on a regional stage.
With four consecutive Queen of Queens titles now under her belt, Terri Lyons continues to raise the bar, proving that her crown is not just inherited, but undeniably earned.
Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.
Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”
Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.
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