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When Reality Strikes. Shurwayne Experiences Loss on His Birthday.
Published
3 years agoon
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Shurwayne Winchester celebrated another year of life on Tuesday. He started off his morning grateful, thankful for the gifts that he’s been blessed to enjoy- a happy, beautiful family, a career that has spanned decades and breath in his lungs. That feeling was however, tumultuously stomped on when news broke that Entertainment news editor at the Express Newspaper, and longtime friend, Wayne Bowman had passed away.

“This just cannot be real,” uttered the ‘Look Trouble Again’ singer. He’s been hard at work over the past few weeks, promoting his new releases, but on this day, all thought of music and its potential to earn him income, went out the door. “I sent a message to Wayne this week. I didn’t see a reply. I know sometimes he’s busy so I didn’t really make anything of it. Last night into this morning, I felt elated- happy, thankful for life. I was thinking of the calls I would get. There are certain people who would always reach out to me and in thinking about them I saw the void of those calls and those messages- the people who are no longer with us. I realized I am not going see those faces again, hear those voices again,” he said. Wayne Bowman is now one of those people Shurwayne and many others in the Arts and Culture fraternity, will no longer have the pleasure of seeing and engaging with.
Shurwayne expressed that the birthday sentiments often uttered by us all, ‘I wish you long life and health,’ is most times rattled off, almost on instinct, but when real thought is placed on the expression, reality dawns that life is fleeting. “If you really just take a second and think about it, you realize that it is so easy for life to be taken away and you understand how blessed you are to be here,” he said.
Over the years, Shurwayne Winchester has delivered countless musical anthems- songs that will withstand the test of time. Like many other entertainers, music is a testimony that their lives existed, even after they’ve exited this realm. For Shurwayne, getting older is a blessing all in itself. “There are people who are afraid of getting older and they do everything they can to fight that. They don’t even understand that that is wisdom upon wisdom and it is a blessing to grow older. It’s only when you’re sick in bed or you have the threat of losing life, that you realize how good life is.”
Crime, a scourge in this country and many other places around the world, Shurwayne highlighted that for many criminals, life means nothing to them, or so it would seem. “Men who living by the gun and gangsters and so, maybe they’re pulling in younger children to do what they want them to do and their lives are being taken away – it doesn’t mean anything to them because they have the idea that life is fickle, but they don’t understand that it is a blessing.”
Now, in the face of a friend’s passing, and the sudden departure of so many people he’s known for many years, Shurwayne Winchester has entered another year of life with even more gratitude than he’d previously expressed. “I was so happy and then I saw this news with Wayne and honestly it pulled me down- a next hard reminder from God that those of us who are still here have so much to be thankful for. We have to appreciate what we have. We have to be happy and content. We think chasing careers and all of that is what life’s about, but it’s so much more,” said the entertainer.
On Wayne’s passing, Shurwayne said, “Wayne did so much to help me. That man did so much for me, nobody will ever understand. To his family, friends and colleagues, I join you in mourning my friend. My deepest condolences to all of his loved ones left behind.”
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Sean Paul Protested While on Tour. This is How He Did It.
Published
2 weeks agoon
6th May 2025By
EBUZZTT
Each time he hit the stage during his ‘Bring It’ tour, one of dancehall music’s most renowned artistes, made a very powerful statement. He protested what he felt in his heart and soul, was the continued injustice meted out to the real creators of the music listened to, and enjoyed around the world. Sean Paul is now speaking up, telling fans via social media why he chose to wear the T-shirts that he did.
On Tuesday, the ‘Gimme de Light’ singer explained that he feels the real creators of the music we all enjoy, often receive the least monetary benefit. He used the platform that he had at the time – the tour stage, to showcase his discontent with the continued injustice experienced by artistes.

“I wore t-shirts with some of my musical heroes on the front with a ‘likkle’ quote from that artist on the back,” he wrote on social media. “I feel we as the creators of the music get the least monetary benefit from it and this was just my small protest to the labels and streaming services who take so much of the pie, as well as to just big up the creators of music I revere, honoring the fight they have fought for our music throughout the years,” said Sean Paul.
Among the artistes showcased by Sean Paul were Jimmy Cliff, Ray Charles and Bob Marley.
Last year, during his appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, globally loved reggae and dancehall artiste, Buju Banton spoke out on the new music business model, lamenting that artistes receive “pennies on the dollar” for their music.
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T&T Entertainer, Damian ‘Ace’ Oliverie Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.
Published
3 weeks agoon
29th April 2025By
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Though weary, family and friends, along with Damian ‘Ace’ Oliverie himself, will not give up on the prospects of a bright and happy future. Now diagnosed with Multiple myeloma – a cancer of the body’s plasma cells, a type of white blood cells charged with producing antibodies- the well-loved Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, husband and father, will require chemotherapy and constant treatment for the rest of his life.
Oliverie was rushed to hospital on the morning of March 2nd. Initially, a diagnosis had not been confirmed, however a surgical procedure to decompress his spine had been accomplished. His wife has explained that since the surgery, he has been receiving continued treatment and requires round the clock care. “In recent weeks Damian has been plagued by a number of infections and complications, but he is strong and we are faithful,” said Kizzy.
Unwavering in spirit, many in the entertainment industry have pledged their support to the artiste’s recovery. On June 14th, they will gather as one to raise funds for Damian’s medical expenses and his continued healthcare. Recovery The Concert will take place at WASA’s St. Joseph grounds with patrons being asked to contribute $200 to attend and experience the music of reggae, soca and dancehall artistes from both Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. The event starts at 7pm and will go until 12am with all proceeds going towards Damian’s healthcare. “Although the initial surgery addressed the spinal issue, doctors have advised that there is still a great deal of treatment necessary,” said Mrs. Oliverie.
Tickets for the Recovery Concert are available online at islandetickets.com and the list of physical ticket outlet locations can be viewed @recovery_the_concert on Instagram. “We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of love, prayer and support received,” said Kizzy, adding that assistance offered in any way, is appreciated. “Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. This has ultimately shaken our family to the core, but we will get through it with God and the support of our village. We are grateful to you all,” she said.