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Archived: Ne-Yo Carded for Trinidad But Will Roy Maharaj See It Happen?

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The question is indeed a significant one. Highly touted as the R&B concert to end the year in fine style, many now await the proceedings that are being threatened by none other than well known local promoter Roy Maharaj. The Trinidad Guardian newspaper, in a recent article, indicated that contact made with Maharaj yielded a strong condemnation against the Red Light Concert series’ acclaimed  artiste who is headlining the show, carded for November 2nd at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Maharaj has signalled his intention to block the concert by any means due to an ongoing legal battle with the R&B crooner over his non appearance at a concert promoted by him in 2009. ETCETERABUZZ.COM will be speaking with Red Light Concert series event promoter, Collin Abraham tomorrow, however, we’ve re-published the original Trinidad Guardian newspaper article, written by Laura Dowrich-Phillip for our readers.

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Veteran promoter Roy Maharaj is threatening to stop Ne-Yo from performing in T&T next month. The R&B star is due to perform alongside R Kelly, Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin at the Red Light Concert Series on November 2. However, Maharaj, who currently has a lawsuit against Ne-Yo in the American courts, is adamant that he will not allow the star to perform in T&T until that case is settled.

However, attorney for the promoters, Carla Parris, has said her client, like any other citizen, has a right to contract freely with anyone in the pursuit of commercial ventures, regardless of whether one or more of the contracting parties is engaged in litigation with Maharaj.
Maharaj is suing Ne-Yo for close to US$1 million after the singer failed to appear for two advertised concerts.

According to papers filed in the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, Maharaj said Ne-Yo was scheduled to perform on Boxing Night, 2008, in Port-of-Spain. Three weeks before the show, he rescheduled the performance to April 11, 2009, but failed to appear. “I lost millions of dollars, I lost US$560,000 with that cancellation. That put me in so much trouble with the banks. I am objecting to him coming to Trinidad until this is resolved,” said Maharaj, speaking to the T&T Guardian via telephone from Miami.

Maharaj said his team and Ne-Yo’s went to mediation for a settlement but nothing happened and they went to arbitration, but Ne-Yo kept changing lawyers. While not revealing any specific action that he would take to stop the show, Maharaj said there would be consequences.

“I will block it, I will take action, I will take steps. I am taking instructions from my attorney,” he said. In response to Maharaj’s threat, Parris said in a statement: “If Mr Maharaj is aggrieved and believes that he has sufficient grounds and merits to his claim, then he ought to know the legal avenues that are open to him and the appropriate avenues for him to seek redress. I have received absolutely no documentation nor correspondence from him and as such am not in a position to comment on the merits of his case.”

When contacted, Collin Abraham of P2 Productions, one of the promoters of the Red Light Concert Series, said getting the artistes to agree to perform in T&T involved months of negotiations, culminating in a signed contract with Ne-Yo in April of this year. “Ne-Yo has listed his performance in Trinidad on the events page of his Web site, allowing fans to purchase tickets directly from his page,” he said.

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Stay tuned to ETCETERABUZZ.COM. Tomorrow, we’ll give you further details surrounding this situation and of course, the concert, which will also feature Grammy award winning artiste, R Kelly, and soca’s Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons.

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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Canadian rapper, Drake is once again teaming up with Caribbean entertainers, delivering a brand new album called, ‘Maid of Honor,’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. It was one of three albums the artiste simultaneously dropped on May 15th – the other two being ICEMAN and HABIBTI.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

One of the singles on ‘Maid of Honor,’ called ‘BBW’ features the work of Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Denise ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon – her 1998 track, ‘Work.’

The lyrics, ‘Put Yuh Back in It’ became a trending expression on TikTok in 2020 when it became a challenge on the popular platform. That viral opportunity six years ago, led to the song’s resurgence and Belfon’s name being called by younger generations whose parents, aunts and uncles would’ve more than likely grown up on her music and performances in the Caribbean. Fast forward to 2026, and Belfon is once again enjoying a viral moment as news broke that her song had been sampled by Drake. “Everything is legitimate and I want to thank the team – Fabian Alfonso, a copyright specialist out of Trinidad and Tobago ; He was very instrumental in making this deal become reality, said Belfon in a chat with Ebuzztt, before expressing gratitude to several other instrumental people, and Drake’s OVO team.

In 2022, dancehall artiste, Shenseea and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion also sampled ‘Work’ on the single, ‘Lick.’ Belfon, who lives in New York, had, at that time, attended a release party at a nightclub in New York, where Shenseea acknowledged the Soca artiste’s influence on the new release.

The Maid of Honor album delivers 14 singles and added to T&T’s Denise Belfon, Jamaican artiste, Popcaan is also featured on a single called, ‘Amazing Shape.’

Denise Belfon’s personality and charisma has, for a very long time, made her a fan favorite in the Caribbean. A vocal powerhouse and unique stage performer, she has stood the test of time in the Soca music industry, having created massive soca anthems like ‘Work,’ ‘Wine and Bend Over’ and ‘Wining Queen’ among countless other flavorful singles.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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