Some individuals are visionaries, can think about making decisions that will impact generations. That is the mindset of some of the most wealthy families and business men on the planet. They are not just thinking about securing for themselves and their children, but their children’s children and so on. They think about generational security. And I can’t help but wonder what the security of Notting Hill Carnival would look like if certain structures had been put in place and pivotal decisions were NOT made. Make no mistake, Wilf Walker was a visionary whether others want to admit it or not. He knew about the power of content and ownership decades before the rise of Information Technology/social media and the phrase…
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Pioneers of Notting HIll Carnival: Leslie Palmer
Notting Hill Carnival would not be as inclusive as it is today if not for Leslie Palmer. Real Talk. There would be no multiple trucks on the road, costume bands, stalls, sound systems or…
Antigua Carnival: Druesday
Druesday is now an essential event for me during the Antigua Carnival Season. Hosted by music artist Ricardo Drue and his ID Nation team, this concert occurs on Tuesday during the Carnival week in…
Antigua Carnival!!! T-Shirt Mas
I was told that I haven’t really covered and experienced Antigua Carnival if I haven’t experienced T-Shirt Mas. They were not wrong. In Antigua, there are three carnival days on the road. T-Shirt Mas…
Mr Killa: International Soca Monarch 2019
Mr Killa, musical artist from Grenada has on the scene for years and it was not a case of ‘IF’ but ‘WHEN’ he would reach the top. ‘Rolly Polly’ in 2013 brought him more…
Koffee: Reggae, Positivity and Individuality
Koffee. There are people who you can feel have the talent and appeal, that spark to reach and captivate a global audience. When I first heard Koffee two years ago, I knew she was…
Interview with Krave The Band!!
I’ve always wondered about Krave. When I think of Krave the Band, I think of sexy sexy costumes, glamorous and gorgeous masqueraders, VIP sections (serious VIP), and being a very modern international carnival band. …
Tropical Fusion Mas Band 2019
This will be the third year for Tropical Fusion Mas Band at Notting Hill Carnival. The band leader Dwayne Charles has dona a great job of growing his band and making it more visible. …
Chocolate Nation Band Launch 2019!
Chocolate Nation band launch did not disappoint. I always look forward to this one. You get to see several bands at once with good UK costumes. The band launch was held at 229, Great…
Guadeloupe Carnival: Mas Maten
Mas Maten, the Saturday morning carnival, I was told could not be missed as it reflects Guadeloupe. And they were right. A little bit about Guadeloupe carnival. From what I saw and from speaking…
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