After over six years, international reggae sensation Chronixx returned to a local stage on Sunday and thrilled the Lost In Time festival audience for over an hour.

What felt like a grand welcome home at Hope Gardens in St Andrew was accentuated by thousands of patrons who all had their cellular phones at the ready to capture the singer’s entrance.

Festival promoter and fellow recording artiste Protoje did the honours of introducing “Jamar” —referring to him by his legal first name — to the stage.

Before this, the band was ready, as well as a mega-sized Rastafarian flag as the backdrop to affirm Chronixx’s strong religious faith to the adoring fans.

Approximately 8:30 pm it was time to get lost in time.

The singer reeled out hit after hit, performing well-known songs like Family First and Spanish Town Rockin. He even “livicated” (slang for dedicated) a tribute to the late Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare for their invaluable contribution to the Jamaican music scene.

Patrons sang along and danced the night away under the starry sky — every little thing seemed to be alright.

Then, an unexpected turn saw the stage going dark for approximately 15 minutes from about 9:15 pm. No one knew what the issue was, but the patient audience started clapping and rendering a cappella versions of Skankin’ Sweet and Majesty.

A visibly touched Chronixx looked on and smiled, admitting that he owed his ‘choir’ some money for their work. He joshed that he had been searching for a choir prior to the show.

Once things resumed, he and Protoje came running out as they performed their collaboration Who Knows.

The night would not have been complete without tracks from the headliner’s latest album Exile. He gave a soulful version of Hurricane, as he sat on a stool and played the guitar.

Besides the selections, the entertainer also encouraged healthy, plant-based lifestyles and farming for sustainability.

“We promote the real livity because one of the things with our culture is that within the culture itself, nuff things weh we glorify nuh really good for us. We haffi start big up some things weh good fi wi. So, that’s why we step forward now and seh this,” Chronixx said to the audience.

He didn’t get to perform all his popular songs because of the extensive catalogue, but promised that he would at another concert.

Before bellowing three “thank yous” to Jamaica, he ended the night with Smile Jamaica.

Protoje returned briefly to extend his gratitude for the outpouring of support.

“Thank you fi tek the time out this weekend and come give love to reggae music. We appreciate unuh. Give thanks to mi sister who put the whole festival together. We live and appreciate unuh. Have a great week,” he said.

Earlier that night, the likes of Grammy-nominated artiste Jesse Royal took to the stage. He had cameo appearances from his daughter Korus and her friend Nyah, who had their own chances at the microphone which patrons found adorable.

Before him, D’Yani wooed the ladies and even gave out a couple roses to some blushing women.

Day two of the festival also featured Jah9, Naomi Cowan, Royal Blu, and Dahvid Slur.

Jesse Royal onstage with his daughter Korus (centre) and her friend Nyah. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

The Lost In Time two-day festival thrilled its wide-ranging audience from two stages. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)