Capleton Veteran reggae artist Capleton is currently recovering from injuries he sustained in a fall last weekend. Fans of the entertainer have been expressing concern on social media after hearing that the artist had been hospitalized after falling. It is being reported that the ‘Fyah Man’, who was performing at a show in France, fell through a hole on the stage and suffered two broken ribs. Efforts to contact his manager to get detailed information on the entertainer’s condition were unsuccessful, but THE WEEKEND STAR learnt from a source close to the artiste that he was treated at a local hospital and has since been released. The source also told our news team that despite his injuries, the artiste will still fulfil his obligations to his fans as he is currently on a tour … Read entire article »

   Romain Virgo A St Mary Mi Come From makes a comeback after a three-year absence this evening at Grays Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay. Launched in 2000 by St Mary native Capleton, the show was last held in 2013, but it was affected by Tropical Storm Sandy. Claudette Kemp, Capleton’s manager, told Splash that all is in place for a successful event. “We’re looking forward to a great time. This is more than entertainment; its about unity, joy and the children,” she said.    Several institutions (hospitals, schools, infirmaries) have benefited from A St Mary Mi Come From’s proceeds. Kemp said Capleton was pumped up about the show. “He’s very upbeat and excited. I’ve never seen him like this.” Barrington Levy, Cocoa Tea, Ninja Man, I-Octane, Busy Signal, Chezidek, Romain Virgo and Yvad are some of the acts … Read entire article »

 Education will be the focus of this year’s St Mary Mi Come From show which takes place August 5 at Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay, St Mary. Claudette Kemp is manager of deejay Capleton who conceptualised the event in 2000. She told the Jamaica Observer that a back-to-school event will replace the treat which usually takes place one day before the show. “We want to have a major back-to-school drive on August 24, not just a treat, for the kids. That’s the main thrust for us this year,” she said. Several schools in St Mary and St Andrew including Capleton’s alma mater Islington High School, have benefited from St Mary Mi Come From which returns after a three-year break.   According to Kemp, initially she was concerned about lack of corporate support but … Read entire article »