Ebuzz News
Archived: “Nobody Is Controlling Bunji.” Fay-Ann Lyons Sets The Record Straight.
With her usual powerful tone, Fay Ann Lyons told EBUZZTT recently that she does not control her husband, contrary to popular belief.
Her name seems to consistently be paired with negative slander but believe it or not, the ViQueen, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez remains unfazed. In a recent chat with Ebuzztt.com, the entertainer who took the helm of the Ground Empire when former Asylum Manager, Ian Pantin, was fired in 2013, says she’s come to terms with how the world is. “The world; people generally, find it hard to understand how a woman can be outspoken and strong, especially when it’s a black woman,” said the entertainer whose ripped core and toned legs are as fit and strong as they are eye candy for those who so desire. Lyons-Alvarez says her husband is no puppet and because he knows her as well as he does, he has no reason to speak on her behalf.
The dynamic Soca duo and their Asylum band are expected to appear at several carnival fetes this season. They are a featured act at Army Fete on Feb 17th.
“There are a bunch of sexist men in this country,” she said, adding that what some see as her “aggressive demeanor” stems from the way men would approach her in the past. “Society would prefer to have women solely for the purpose of looking good on the arms of their men. People don’t like women who speak out, women who are powerful,” she added, further saying that many women encourage the sexist comments often uttered by the opposite sex.
“I will not bend over and take a pic of my ass and put it on social media.” – Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez
Arguing that much of what women do on social media is aimed at attracting the opposite sex, the ‘High Heels’ singer told EBUZZTT that she will never weave her hair for anyone to like or accept her. “I am happy and comfortable in my skin and body. I don’t need anyone’s approval,” she said. Her attitude has been criticized, many saying that her tone is often harsh. Fay-Ann disagrees. “Ask any of the people who say that, if they’ve ever really sat down and talked to me and hear what their response is. It’s usually no. People say these things based on assumptions. It’s a black female thing. We attack outspoken, black females and we say they’re angry.”
Caribbean Buzz
Terri Lyons Expands. Artiste Shows Immense Creativity on New RC Mas Monday Wear.
There’s no box to be held in. Terri Lyons is proving that as she moves into the Monday Wear market, partnering with RC Mas ahead of Carnival 2027.
The reigning Calypso Monarch Queen of Trinidad and Tobago and multiple time Queen of Queens, on Thursday, revealed her creative ability in the mas making sector, sharing her design, ‘Purple Paradise’ – a carefully created design that’s all hers.
The entertainer told Ebuzztt she had the idea and went to the masterful, Kinaji Couture, admitting that Kinaji is a force in the market. “She does a lot of bathing suits and prototypes for bands locally, regionally and further abroad. I knew she could do it and she did execute it perfectly. I just added the flowers,” said Lyons.
In 2027, RC Mas will bring Mystical Garden to life and with the band’s theme considered, Lyons’ floral embellishment makes it abundantly clear that her creativity is disciplined and mindful. She shared her process exclusively with Ebuzztt, highlighting the time taken to design with pen and paper before sharing with Kinaji who brought it all together seamlessly. “This was a lot of work. I sat and drew it all out and I stuck every flower and the diamond studs myself,” said Terri, before adding, “I ain’t doing that again,” with a laugh. The artiste said she’ll have extra hands on board to assist in future.
CHECK OUT HER PROCESS HERE
Ebuzz News
The Caribbean Mourns the Passing of Sir Garfield Sobers.
