In from Atlanta for #CarnivalWeek were (from left) Anisha Durand, Lauryn Jackson, and Kelly Durand. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
April 21, 2023
Wi Fete Scores @ Sabina Park
One of the most anticipated events on the recently wrapped Jamaica Carnival 2023 calendar was King of Soca Machel Montano and his HD Band’s live performance at Wi Fete.
Montano delivered on Saturday, treating thousands to an energetic set in the wee hours of Carnival Sunday. The Trinidadian soca star added to the vibe that had been set by a stellar soca/dancehall line-up of Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous, Bunji Garlin, Valiant and Sasco.
Saturday Social shares sights and scenes.
Out to fete were (from left) writer Noel Cymone Walker; influencer and entrepreneur Jovian “Markie” Markland; celebrity stylist Neko “Bootlegrocstar” Kelly; and fashion designer Kadian Nicely. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
From left: Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton; WiPay founder and CEO Aldwyn Wayne; state minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Alando Terrelonge; and Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
In from New York were Soroya and Jermaine Wallace. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Out for a good time were (from left) tax manager Marsha Wilson-Maxwell, New York mortgage broker Desaree Ethridge, and sponsorship manager Catherine Goodall. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Caribbean Airlines Head of Corporate Communication Dionne Ligoure shared the frame with state minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Alando Terrelonge. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Attorney-at-law Stephen Greig and his wife, group director of marketing & sales for the Courtleigh Group Nicola Madden-Greig (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Worthy Park Estate Limited Marketing Manager Tamika West repped Jamaica. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Paramount Trading Jamaica Ltd CEO Hugh Graham and his wife Dr Cindy Rhoden spent Carnival Saturday at Wi Fete. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
The Observer photog snapped Restaurants of Jamaica Brand Manager Andrei Roper with KFC brand ambassadors Francene Maulseed (left) and Angel Haven outside the busy KFC booth. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Best Weekend Ever promoters Fabeion “Bad Indian” Dennisor (left) Nicholas “Zimi” Mahfood (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
King of Soca Machel Montano closed Wi Fete with a riveting set. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Tinidadian engineer Aneisha Cyrus made a stylish appearance. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Though Florida is now home, Trina Maso de Moya said her island home Jamaica will always have her heart. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)