INTERMITTENT rain did not stop 12,000 reggae fans from turning up at the Playa Serena, Gorgona Beach in Panama to see reggae artiste Jah Cure.

Loud screams were heard as the band struck up the first chords of Respect, after which he performed Jah Jah Bless Me as his followers chanted the words. The most popular songs during his set were the hits, Never Find, Longing For, Only You, Reflection, Respect, Unconditional Love, Nothing and Love Is.

Other acts on the show included Camacho’s band “The Cell” and later in the night, local roots bands dubbed Seventh Root, and the talented Roots and Culture entertained the large crowd.

It was the artiste’s first time performing in Panama.

Last month, Jah Cure fans in St Vincent left Victoria Park disappointed and angry when he failed to appear onstage at a concert there because the promoter allegedly failed to meet his contractual obligations.

At that time, there were reports that bottles were thrown and shots fired by security personnel to quell the angry crowd. The singer has since apologised to fans for the incident and promised to return to St Vincent.