Written by: One Caribbean Music
One Caribbean Music wishes to advise the public that Adidja Palmer aka “Vybz Kartel” is billed to perform on Friday February 28th, 2025, as part of a Caribbean musical cast at a signature event entitled the “One Caribbean Music Festival” in Trinidad & Tobago.
This Carnival Friday event features a stellar cast of superstar performers from across the region representing 80% Soca and 20% other genres of musical performances.
The One Caribbean Music organization consists of a group of individuals with a deep love for all Caribbean music. We are following the long tradition of well-loved events that have invited performers from all over the world to participate in the greatest show on earth.
Caribbean music continues to captivate the world, and its influence continues to grow, and we are excited to be a part of its growing popularity and even more elated to share with Trinidad & Tobago.
We further advise that the recent video being posted to social media platforms with Vybz Kartel’s confirmation that he is performing in Trinidad & Tobago on February 28th, 2025, is NOT an official video released by the event organizers. We understand that our fans are excited to share the news.
The event will be launched officially in the coming weeks as our cast is confirmed, and we will share all the relevant information on the full concept and cast in the coming weeks. Rest assured that Soca music will be represented by the best of T&T and the Caribbean for Carnival
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