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Spice Is Not Pregnant. “I Start My New Journey Today,” Artiste Tells Fans.
“Mighty Jesus, you’ve brought me through such a journey.” These were the feelings expressed by Grace Hamilton- the woman known worldwide, as dancehall’s Spice. Explaining that the pregnancy photo was not meant to disrespect anyone, she said she is now celebrating her new life, her rebirth and she is not pregnant.
Spice told fans on an Instagram Live stream on Friday, March 17th, that she had been hospitalised from October to December and had undergone multiple surgical procedures during that time, first in the Dominican Republic and then in the United States. The artiste also revealed that she had to learn to walk, talk and sing all over again, added to which she was fed through tubes connected to her neck. Having gone through all of this, she was determined to let fans around the world truly understand what God had done for her.
The Jamaican artist, known for her sexually charged dancehall music, said the live was not meant to promote any new music, but was meant to speak her truth and share all that had been taking place with her, throughout this period of her life. “I was dying. I was literally losing my life,” she revealed. “Today belongs to God,” said the entertainer repeatedly, explaining that she is thinking of doing a gospel album. On Friday, she unleashed a new single called, “God Ah Bless Me,” but as she announced at the beginning of the live, she did no promotion of the new music. “Jesus is King,” she repeated.
Despite rumours that circulated back in November that Spice had gone to the Dominican Republic to have a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), the artiste vehemently denied this, saying that she had not. Hamilton thanked her fans, her sister and mother for their prayers and strength. “When I went to the hospital and they did the MRI, I was rushed into surgery. Nothing was said to me,” she explained. “Imagine when you ah wake up now, you wake up like a robot. Things inna yuh nose and mouth, yuh two hand tied. Mih say, Jesus Christ.”
Spice said when she woke up, she woke up stiff like a robot. “I started praying inna meh mind. Meh say, Jesus what is happening here!” she expressed. She said she remembered her scriptures and went deep into her spirituality at that point.
During the Friday morning meeting with over thirty thousand fans online, Spice reiterated, “my new journey starts today and you will be seeing me live a lot more.”
The artiste will perform in the Cayman Islands for the first time in six months, next week. She will follow up that performance in April, in New York. Admitting that she endured some dark days, Spice says she now knows why she has been chosen and she has accepted her journey and her testimony, and will continue to share it.
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SVG Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonzales Intrigued by T&T’s Yung Bredda.
To say he was intrigued, is an understatement. An interaction between the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and young T&T sensation, Yung Bredda, has now gone viral and the look of adoration and hope on the face of Prim Minister, Dr. Gonzales speaks volumes.
Trinidad and Tobago has ushered in a new dawn with a shining example of youthful leadership and promise, in Akhenaton Lewis – the artiste known as Yung Bredda. He met Prime Minister Gonzalves on Monday as he arrived in the West Indian territory, sharing his musical gift and bringing a smile to the face of the CARICOM nation’s leader.
The interaction, shared by Dr. Gonzalves via social media, has since been shared multiple times across the internet, proving to be a truly proud moment for many who have been following the 24-year-old’s career and genuinely rooting for him. “From Sealots to the Prime Minister’s house,” one fan commented, reflecting on Lewis’ journey thus far, and highlighting his rise from the humblest of beginnings, having been born and raised in one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most unsung communities.
In the video, Yung Bredda is heard singing his 2025 hit single, ‘Greatest Bend Over’ before delving into his 2025 Calypso Monarch contender, ‘We Rise,’ which brought him the 3rd place prize in the competition on March 2nd. “That is the whole of society, everybody. We all do our part. Not just individualism. People working together and doing it in love,” said Dr. Gonzalves to the entertainer as he completed his brief rendition. It was a moment to be remembered.
Yung Bredda has had a phenomenal run over the past few months, jumping out of Carnival 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago on an extremely sturdy pedestal. He traveled to Canada last weekend, performing at Return Fete, before heading to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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5 Reasons We’d Recommend YUMA For The Carnival Thrill Everyone Deserves.
Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 Carnival season was pretty much a blockbuster movie – a critically acclaimed experience that nobody could’ve possibly been truly prepared for. Three months of full-fledged, hyper-energetic ecstasy culminated with the traditional mas on the road experience that many travel from parts far and wide to enjoy, annually. This year, YUMA provided an experience for not only seasoned masqueraders, but many newcomers who’ve already co-signed with friends and family, to do it again, and again, and again.
1. COSTUME DESIGN AND QUALITY:
For quite a number of years, the YUMA brand has maneuvered the carnival landscape, with its designers like Rawle Permanand and Marie Collette, delivering exquisite costumes for the road. This year was no different. The costume quality and beauty stood effectively, leaving very little, if anything more to be desired. The band’s ‘Echoes of IERE’ theme featured sections like Marie Collette’s ‘Poui’ in a choice of a vivacious hot pink or an eye-catching bright yellow. Collette herself paraded the streets of Port-of-Spain on Carnival Tuesday in the full hardline ensemble in her choice of bright yellow. The beauty and quality of her costume was unmistakeable. Other sections included Flambeaux, Hibiscus, Magnificent 7, Masala, Nariva, Riddim, Iere, Emperor, Echoes, Castara, Doux Doux Dahlin, Bucco and Bae-Go- rounding off the total street design showcase to 14. When it came time to show off and show out, the vibrance of the intricate designs and captivating kaleidoscope of colour, could not be ignored.
2. PROFESSIONALISM AND EFFICIENCY
Whether in part owed to its partnerships with brands like Digicel, Dasani, Hennessy, Johnnie Walker, Maybelline New York, Ocean Spray, VISA, Red Bull, Coca Cola, Shine Distributors, Skins, Hai Trim and Feathers, Carib, Jose Cuervo and Guinness, or simply its distinct and intentional effort to provide its masqueraders with the very best money can buy, YUMA once again delivered on customer satisfaction. From the costume collection where masqueraders received backpacks, which held a variety of goodies inside, inclusive of two branded aluminum cups and other necessities that would be appreciated for the road experience, and beyond, to the effort shown by drink attendants and security staff to minimize discomfort in any way, and of course, the detail and attention paid to their lunch stop, many basked in the YUMA vibe and professionalism throughout the two-day experience.
3. MUSIC SELECTION AND VIBE
Music selection is a big deal. The YUMA DJ selection proved top tier on Carnival Monday and Tuesday with the likes of Whitney Husbands, DJ Linx, Kevon X, Major Penny, DJ Jel, Selector Snappy and Deejay Kareem and others pleasing masqueraders with tunes from ‘tune land.’ Soca was the order and the DJs did not disappoint.
4. THE PEOPLE WHO BRING THE VIBE
YUMA has always been known to be the band of the superstars. This year was no different, with a slate of popular faces in the mix, inclusive of influencers like Anil and Kineta James, Neicey bwoss, model, Mela, Charlotte Wingham, Carnival Sabrina, cricketer, Dwayne Bravo, and others. Soca artistes like Jadel, Lyrikal, Lady Lava, Voice, The A Team Band and others were also a part of the vibe. “As an artiste, I can say the artistes were treated amazing. We got VISA bands for YUMA and I loved the fact that YUMA had The A Team band LIVE. That was so entertaining and masqueraders appreciated that so much. A lot of mas bands do not bring that live band element to the road and that live band on the road, did it for me,” Jadel told Ebuzztt. She also said the drinks truck was on point. “I had no problems with the drinks at all, the courtesies extended were amazing. The whole vibe- the energy was just love – love and happiness and unity,” she added.
5. READY- FOR- ANYTHING MASQUERADERS
With social media and trend-setting being the kill-joy for many in the carnival space, it would be remiss of us not to mention the fact that on the road, masquerading was the order in YUMA. While there were moments for the ‘gram’ and TikTok, this did not take away from the overall energy of the people on the road. Beautiful women, handsome men – all up for the thrill of the carnival roadshow experience, immersed themselves in the music of the season and showed off their effervescent nature, making it abundantly clear that YUMA just might be THE band to truly bring the VIBES, not just in 2025 but way into the years ahead.
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