Sizzla’s US visa reinstated By K’Shema Francis —-  After being barred from the United States for some eight years, Sizzla Kalonji’s travel documents have been reinstated. In an exclusive Music News interview, Sizzla confirms the news. Reggae on the River festival is expected to run from between August 4-7 in California USA. Sizzla’s US visa and work permit were revoked in 2008. Fellow dancehall deejay Aidonia who was in a similar position, recently had his US visa reinstated. K’Shema Francis Talks of Sizzla expected to perform at the 32nd annual Reggae on the River in the United States sparked questions about whether Sizzla’s US travel documents were restored. … Read entire article »

 Sizzla Kalonji in performance at Redemption Live, held at Sabina Park in Kingston, on Sunday— Sizzla has broadened his Sizzla Youth Foundation by working with like-minded organizations in the community of August Town. The Foundation will coordinate with the University of the West Indies (UWI), Social Development Commission (SDC), Citizen Security and Justice Programme, Project Management Institute and the August Town police on several projects. On May 18, the parties had their first meeting at Sizzla’s Judgment Yard, in August Town. They discussed plans for the 178th Emancipation celebrations. Representatives from The Prime Minister’s Office, UWI, SDC and the parish council pledged their supportfor this year’s activities, which start June 1. According to a report by Kenneth Wilson, a spokesman for the Sizzla Youth Foundation, the organisation has had a positive impact on August Town … Read entire article »