By Richard Johnson—  Sizzla—- SIZZLA is working to bring cultural and historical awareness within his August Town community through his Sizzla Youth Foundation. The artist is spearheading month-long celebrations for the August Town Emancipation Birthday, commemorating 177 years since the St Andrew community was officially established. “It is paramount that we remind the youths of the community where they are from and the rich history and tradition which they must uphold. They must be aware of the strong links to the fight against slavery as the original settlers in these lands came from the Mona and Papine plantations… so we just need to re-education the community so they know where they are coming from so as to chart the course forward,” said Sizzla. The celebrations started Wednesday with a peace march through August Town. Other events … Read entire article »

Sizzla—  Dancehall artist Miguel Collins, more popularly known as Sizzla Kolanji, has been charged for using expletives onstage during a performance at the Falmouth Police Station early yesterday morning. Sizzla had been invited in good faith to perform at the station for an entertainment event organised by the police Community Safety & Security Branch, a community outreach arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. However, on entering the stage, his opening sentence was reportedly laced with expletives as he berated the police. The police, who had invited the artist, did not turn a blind eye to his performance and he was taken from the stage and charged. Some persons in attendance at the event said they were angered by his removal from the stage, arguing that the police knew his style and should not have invited the artist if … Read entire article »