Lifestyle
The TikTok Massage Sensation: Why Women Can’t Get Enough of Khaidem’s Magic Hands.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Khaidem Neblett isn’t your typical massage therapist. His blend of ancient rituals and modern scrubs has gone viral on TikTok, with one video racking up over 125 million views. Women, predominantly working professionals in their 20s to 40s, make up an astounding 98 percent of his clientele.
With seven years experience, the self-taught Neblett founded K’s Exfoliating Body Scrub in 2021, with a mission to elevate the spa experience in Trinidad and Tobago. Drawing inspiration from traditional Turkish baths where a series of steam rooms prepare the body for an exfoliating scrub and massage, he replaced the customary cloth with a warm (or hot if you’d prefer), soothing cascade of water to gently remove the scrub. This unique touch, now a hallmark of his practice, leaves clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, he says.
Neblett understands the intimate nature of massage, and ensures his approach prioritises therapeutic touch and client comfort. “Although the process can feel intense, the care and relaxation always win,” he says. And while he offers a listening ear, he maintains professional boundaries with his clients to protect his energy and create a safe and respectful environment. Still, there have been instances where clients have attempted to cross those boundaries, he revealed. “Women would try to come at you while on your table but it only takes that one time for all the respect you built to walk out the door.”
As you can imagine, he’s had some interesting experiences while on the job. “Partners often accompany their girlfriends or wives,” he reveals with a laugh. In a committed relationship himself, he has no issue with this and keeps an extra chair ready for observers. He recalls one instance where a woman’s partner, clearly nervous, fidgeted throughout the session. “He kept asking her, ‘baby, are you okay?’ only to realise she was sound asleep! He later turned to me and said, ‘I just taking you in.’”
Neblett’s unique approach has appealed to international health enthusiasts too. Clients as far as Europe have requested his services, leading to a string of successful massage tours in Berlin, London, and Switzerland in recent times. “There isn’t anything close to what I offer in the entire Caribbean and because of my content, I started getting a lot of requests from European cities,” shares Neblett. “I would decide which city I want to visit and three weeks before I would advertise and start booking appointments.”
Not one to sit on his laurels, the 28-year-old is currently developing an ambitious project: an outdoor spa retreat in Arima. “Presently, I’m training a female therapist to work alongside me so that male potential clients can also enjoy a relaxing, professional Exfoliating Body Scrub experience,” he shared.
Clients have verified the experience and the overall service. One person – 32-year old Sales Coordinator Candyce told us that while she was nervous on her first experience, Khaidem’s professionalism made her feel safe. ” I looked at it like a doctor’s visit, and he seemed like a chill guy, no thirsty vibes. He explained the whole process, so that helped me feel safe. I’ve been going to him for about five years and had partners while going. One did have an insecurity but they knew it was silly, so things proceeded. I always recommend his services. I’ve gotten massages from a lot of places since knowing him and he is the best,” she said.
A married Flight Attendant – Naomi shared, “My experience was awesome. I saw him on Instagram doing these lovely massages and saw the passion in his eyes. I never experienced a male massage therapist before so I definitely wanted to experience those strong gifted hands relaxing my body. Of course that man (my husband) didn’t like it one bit, saying, ‘he can do all of that blah blah blah!’ He’s definitely not gonna know next time!
Lifestyle
Dîner en Blanc Returns to Port-of-Spain with New Hosts and a Fresh Spark of Elegance.
One of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad’s most anticipated social events is making its grand return. Dîner en Blanc is set to once again transform Port of Spain into a breathtaking sea of white as hundreds of guests gather for an unforgettable evening of elegance, dining and celebration.
Leading this year’s experience are dynamic new hosts Meagan Monsegue and Nigel Roach, who will welcome guests to the internationally celebrated event known for its signature all-white dress code, secret location and magical atmosphere.
With its blend of style, sophistication and community, Dîner en Blanc continues to be one of the most sought-after invitations on Trinidad and Tobago’s social calendar. So, Port of Spain, pure white elegance returns soon!
The question is – Are you on the list?
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Dîner en Blanc is more than an event. It’s a global cultural phenomenon that brings friends, old and new, together to celebrate life, food, fashion, and community with a touch of mystery and a sense of spontaneity.
Elegantly dressed in white, guests gather at a secret location for a chic, mass picnic, bringing their own tables, chairs, and gourmet baskets. The location remains undisclosed until the very moment of arrival, creating a sense of anticipation and delight. Over the course of the evening, attendees dine, dance, and reconnect with the finer things in life, all while sharing an unforgettable, magical experience in some of their city’s most iconic public spaces.
Today, Dîner en Blanc has grown into an international movement, celebrated cumulatively over its history in more than 120 cities across 40 countries. While Dîner en Blanc International is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, each event is hosted locally by passionate organizers who bring their own flair to the original Parisian concept.Together, these gatherings unite communities worldwide in a celebration of gourmet cuisine, extraordinary entertainment, and the joy of connection.
For more info, photos, and videos from around the world, visit dinerenblanc.com.
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Machel Won for Soca Succinctly in 2025. The World Should Know How.
In 2025, one of the Caribbean’s most iconic superstars, Trinidad and Tobago’s Machel Montano broke through the glass ceiling internationally, appearing on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk series. It was the first for Soca music. The YouTube platform boasts a massive audience in excess of 12 million subscribers. Machel and the Monk Band’s appearance has racked up 1.3million views since it was dropped online back on January 13th, 2025.
Machel Montano continues his reign as the King of Soca music, but more than that, the artiste’s catalogue and influence, spanning more than 30 years, continues to point the world in one direction – the Mecca- Trinidad and Tobago’s Greatest Show on Earth.
Despite quite a lot of International and regional developments, new Soca music is being released by artistes in high anticipation of another epic Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago. Machel’s latest release is a collaboration with St. Vincent and the Grenadine’s Skinny Fabulous and Grenada’s Lil Natty and Thunda, called, “Pull De Pin.” In 5 days, 506,000 people have checked out the release on YouTube, proving the magnetic pull of this trio.
One of the year’s highlghts for Soca music and the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, was in fact Machel’s appearance on the NPR Music Tiny Desk series. It has been hailed as one of the best Tiny Desk performances of 2025, by Welcome to The Culture.
In an interview with Mauricio Ruiz – Host of the Manager’s Playbook, Machel shared that initially, he did have reservations about doing the show. “I didn’t want to do it. I didn’t think I was ready,” he said on the Podcast. His manager, Che Kothari was persistent though, and eventually, Machel Montano and the Monk band was booked for the acoustic style performance on January 13th, 2025. During that showcase, Machel’s Power Soca music was stripped down. “I know he is a genius, a curator ; All you have to do is put those two entities together and it would be magic and it would have such a ripple effect in this region,” said Che during the Manager’s Playbook interview, and that it did.
That episode of the NPR Tiny Desk series has been acclaimed by Caribbean music lovers, some admitting that it had even brought tears to their eyes. “This is my first time being exposed to this artiste and I’m not too familiar with Soca, but he’s a vibe! I will be checking out more of his music,” said one viewer. Another commenter who said he is Bangladeshi-Australian said, “no other music fills me up with joy the way this music does. I hope that there’s casual Tiny Desk viewers from around the world who decide to watch this video and find their next musical love.”
Machel Montano’s groundbreaking performance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk series was one of this year’s biggest wins for Soca music. The insistence of his manager, Che Kothari was undoubtedly a major factor in what the world got the opportunity to experience in January. Machel said it was an authentic, real experience, and it meant something big not just for him, but for the people doing it – the musicians who were there, side by side with him.
