January 23, 2023

Jahshii was praised for his performance.

Patrons enjoying a performance during Rebel Salute at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, St Ann on the weekend.

Patrons enjoying a performance during Rebel Salute at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, St Ann on the weekend.

These patrons were really having a good time.

These patrons were really having a good time.

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is having a good time.

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is having a good time.

I-Octane took his performance to the people.

I-Octane took his performance to the people.

Dancer and choreographer Reggaeshanty looking cute as she enjoys the music.

Dancer and choreographer Reggaeshanty looking cute as she enjoys the music.

A dapper Errol Dunkley takes the audience down memory lane.

A dapper Errol Dunkley takes the audience down memory lane.

Veteran performer Lady G spoke up for the ladies.

Veteran performer Lady G spoke up for the ladies.

The always energetic Capleton brings the fire.

The always energetic Capleton brings the fire.

Beenie Man, still recovering from an ankle injury, did not let that stop him from performing at Rebel Salute.

Beenie Man, still recovering from an ankle injury, did not let that stop him from performing at Rebel Salute.

Recording artiste Jus Chris hanging out at Rebel Salute.

Recording artiste Jus Chris hanging out at Rebel Salute.

African artiste Stonebwoy having fun on stage.

African artiste Stonebwoy having fun on stage.

Living legend Ernie Smith on stage.

Living legend Ernie Smith on stage.

I-Wayne belts out a tune.

I-Wayne belts out a tune.

‘The Outlaw’ Josey Wales delivers his hits.

‘The Outlaw’ Josey Wales delivers his hits.

Derajah performing one of his songs.

Derajah performing one of his songs.

Founder of Rebel Salute, Tony Rebel goes through his catalogue.

Founder of Rebel Salute, Tony Rebel goes through his catalogue.

Nation Boss in full flow.

Nation Boss in full flow.

Leroy Gibbons engages the audience.

Leroy Gibbons engages the audience.

Continuing its 29-year legacy, Rebel Salute staged its two-night festival at the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory, St Ann, on the weekend.

The show, which returned to full physical splendour for the first time since 2019, had no shortage of spectacular moments like a thrilling yet graceful performance by Queen Ifrica, show-stopping sets from Bounty Killer, Stonebwoy, I-Wayne, Kabaka Pyramid, and almost the entire Rebel family. However, performances from both dancehall up-and-coming Jahshii, as well as the King himself, Beenie Man, have been dubbed the standout acts. Further cementing the near three-decade old cultural staple as reggae’s most important night, the festival pulled the likes of like-minded rebels from near and far to indulge in music, food, and their sacred tree, marijuana.

Here are the highlights.

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