April 19, 2023
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The pulsating sound from the speakers, the movement as if in unison with the bands, the fabulous plumes, and bedazzled costumes. Carnival in Jamaica is ‘a kinda high that they can’t replicate!’
After an off-schedule fête season last July, Carnival returned to regular scheduling and in spectacular form, culminating in wild abandon Sunday with the highly anticipated Road March. Revellers transformed the streets of city Kingston into a kaleidoscope of colour and irie soca vibes.
Page 2 shares more feathered baddies, plus another celebrity sighting: This time, American R&B heartthrob Omarion.
Sweet Like HoneyBirthday girl Bridgette Whitely was out to celebrate in Xodus’ Honey Dew.
Fête FamalaySue-Ann “Petite Sue” Gordon Pitter (right) jetted in to tek on di road with her sister Shamieka Gordon. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Streets Is Callin’American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer Omarion hit the streets with the GenXs band. (Photo: Daniel Adams)
You’s Ah Winner!LOUD Fashion boss Doneisha Johnson always does it big, and her first Road March was no different. For her costume, Johnson went with the super frontline Xodus’ Red Velvet.
Like It Like ThisBrazilian psychology student and Denmark resident Paloma Alves knows a thing or two about Carnival, but she was still excited about her first Road March in Jamaica and even more amped up to rock the coveted GenXs Jewel of the Jungle costume.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Ice, Ice, Baby!Entrepreneur Shantae Beswick worked her best angles in Bacchanal’s Ice Breaker.(Photo: Karl Mclarty)
