Clive ‘Busy’ Campbell, organizer of the 20-year event, felt it was a fitting honor for the songbird.
“We look for people who inspire and lift up Jamaica and Carlene Davis surely fits that bill,” he told the Jamaica Observer.
The event, which began football matches between masters and celebrities, also honored RJR journalist Earl Moxam.
With a career spanning nearly three decades and 12 albums to her credit, Davis enjoyed moderate success in the 1980’s. However, after being diagnosed with cancer in 1996, she rededicated her life to Christ. In 2007, she received the Order of Distinction from the Government of Jamaica for her contribution to the music industry and community development.
Her other well-known tracks include Winnie Mandela, It Must Be Love, Going Down To Paradise, Stealing Love On The Side, Santa Claus Do You Ever Come To The Ghetto, Dial My Number, and Like Old Friends Do.
— Brian Bonitto
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