O'Maro BekeleWhy Jamaica’s New Creative Economy Policy Matters The Creative Economy Files: Part I Why Jamaica’s New Creative Economy Policy Matters For years, Jamaican creatives have been told that culture is…
O'Maro BekeleFor decades, Jamaica’s culture has been one of the country’s most powerful exports. Our music has travelled the globe. Our language has shaped international popular culture. Our athletes, storytellers, dancers,…
O'Maro Bekele“Brazen To Di Bone,” directed by Pablo Hoilett, is a Jamaican farce that centers on Alrick Smith, a man ensnared in a web of lies about government benefits. As he navigates the chaos of his situation, the play explores themes of deception and the absurd lengths individuals go to maintain their fabrications. The production excels through performances, particularly by Christopher “Johnny” Daley and Donald “Iceman” Anderson, who bring humor and authenticity to their roles. While technical aspects may falter, the cast’s chemistry and timing elevate the experience. Overall, it successfully merges classic farcical elements with Jamaican cultural nuances, enriching the theatrical landscape.
O'Maro BekeleWe Are The Beat · April 2025 · Theatre & Culture Jamaica has a new standard bearer for performing arts recognition. The Phoenix Awards — rooted in the motto “Inclusivity…
O'Maro BekeleEvery city has a pulse. In Kingston, that pulse often travels through basslines. Tucked away in the hills above the capital, Kingston Dub Club has quietly become one of the…
O'Maro BekeleThere is something timeless about a fire gathering. Before the stages, before the algorithms, before the bright lights of commercial entertainment, there was always a circle. A gathering. A drum.…
O'Maro BekeleIn the hills of Jacks Hill, where Kingston begins to soften into quiet elevation and green spaces, an intimate artistic experience is preparing to unfold across two weekends in May.…
O'Maro BekeleIn Jamaica, some of the most important cultural movements are not beginning inside massive institutions or multimillion dollar studios. They are emerging from communities, classrooms, grassroots collaborations and the determined…
O'Maro BekeleA ROSE OF SHARON – A Rose Of Sharon is a gripping comedy which tells the story of a man ripped from his life in America and deported to Jamaica…
O'Maro BekeleFrom the moment Jenifer Johnson steps into her brother-in-law Hopeton’s home, the air thickens, and trouble begins its slow boil. In Bloodlies, Dahlia Harris crafts a family drama that constantly…
O'Maro BekeleBy Bekele | We Are The Beat On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the spotlight will shine bright at St. Patrick’s Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica, as the Good Vybz Awards rolls…
O'Maro BekeleBy O’Maro Bekelé Every August, the Grand Gala stakes its claim as the pinnacle of national stagecraft — a living blend of ceremony, culture, and spectacle. In 2025, the production…
O'Maro BekeleKINGSTON, JAMAICA — The countdown to one of the year’s most anticipated local films has begun. Threads of Us, the new Jamaican feature from acclaimed director Mykal Cushnie and writer…
O'Maro BekeleIntroduction Premiering globally on Netflix on July 31, 2025, Marked is a six-episode South African crime drama that does more than entertain—it interrogates. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by…
O'Maro BekeleBy We Are The Beat | Preview Feature What happens when real stories meet real stakes?You get Talk Di Tings! — the bold, new storytelling competition that’s amplifying raw truth…
O'Maro BekeleBeyond the Wig – A Stage Review Beyond the Wig – A Stage Review Presented by Faith Productions and Johnny LIVE Productions Written by Sabrina Thomas | Directed by Christopher…
O'Maro BekeleEach year, Mello-Go-Roun’ stands tall as one of the most anticipated events in Jamaica’s annual Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Staged under the auspices of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC),…