WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The ‘Fireman’ Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Angola Festival.
In front of a sparse but energetic crowd, Capleton brought fire and flair to whip fans into a frenzy with hits such as Who Dem, Lotion Man and Phone Line.
Capleton performs at the Angola Festival in Old Pera, St Thomas on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Photo: Llewellyn Wynter)
Jah Bouks (left) and Bushman perform at the Angola Festival in Old Pera, St Thomas on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Photo: Llewellyn Wynter)
Jamal and Macka Diamond also delivered explosive performances that had fans on their feet engaging with every lyric.
Meanwhile, show promoter Jah Bouks himself delivered a solid set and expressed pleasure at the growth of his event. He also paid tribute to his mother, Zyon Panton, who passed away earlier in 2025.
MC Nuffy (left) energises the crowd while dancehall artiste Shane-O looks on at the Angola Festival on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Photo: Llewellyn Wynter)
Other performers included Shane O, Eddy G Bomba, Short Ghad, Quick Cook, Predator, Seventeen, Bushman, Bascom X and Money Pallet.
The show was well-received by patrons who attended, with many of them expressing that they expect the event to get bigger and better in years to come.
Video by Llewellyn Wynter
