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Richie Spice & Fyah Empress heat up Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville

- Intermittent showers fail to quench the ‘fire’; Iwer George a no-show
Richie Spice’s performance was blazed with some of his songs like the popular, forever favoured 'Brown Skin', 'Ghetto Girl', 'Love and Life', 'Ano me Dat’, ‘Gideon Boot’, 'Marijuana Pon the corner', ‘Earth a run red’, ‘Free’ and the ‘The world is a cycle’, just to name a few. Photo: VINO
The Lashing Dogs opened the night's stage performance. Photo:VINO
The Lashing Dogs opened the night's stage performance. Photo:VINO
'Heritage' was one of the locals who were featured at the International show last night. Photo: VINO
'Heritage' was one of the locals who were featured at the International show last night. Photo: VINO
On or off stage, in competition or just entertainment reigning calypso queen Sistah Joyce is obviously a loved performer by the wider VI community. This was evident as she took to the stage last night. Photo: VINO
On or off stage, in competition or just entertainment reigning calypso queen Sistah Joyce is obviously a loved performer by the wider VI community. This was evident as she took to the stage last night. Photo: VINO
There were moments when Etana had men singing to their female companions. As Etana moved to perform the song 'I wanna love you', the intimacy among the audience was interrupted by a sudden downpour. Photo: VINO
There were moments when Etana had men singing to their female companions. As Etana moved to perform the song 'I wanna love you', the intimacy among the audience was interrupted by a sudden downpour. Photo: VINO
Ritical is always sure to deliver good entertainment once he hits the stage. He is a local who has very far to go in the music industry. Photo: VINO
Ritical is always sure to deliver good entertainment once he hits the stage. He is a local who has very far to go in the music industry. Photo: VINO
Monea and her dance girls were added flames to the international night. Photo: VINO
Monea and her dance girls were added flames to the international night. Photo: VINO
VI’s own Jamesy P was the surprise artiste for the night having been away from his homeland for some two years. Photo: VINO
VI’s own Jamesy P was the surprise artiste for the night having been away from his homeland for some two years. Photo: VINO
One could not ask for more from Fyah Empress she she took to the stage. Photo: VINO
One could not ask for more from Fyah Empress she she took to the stage. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The fans of international renowned reggae artiste Richie Spice were treated to a splendid show, although his time on show seemed shorter than expected. However, St Vincent’s Fyah Empress set the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville on fire with her electrifying performance last night, August 3, 2013.

Rain or stars, once the announcer gave the cue that Richie Spice was about to hit the stage, everyone left their sheltering corner and rushed to stage front as they were not intent on missing a second of the moment.

The heaven was also submissive as the rain soon eased.

Richie Spice’s performance was blazed with some of his songs like the popular, forever favoured 'Brown Skin', 'Ghetto Girl', 'Love and Life', 'Ano me Dat’, ‘Gideon Boot’, 'Marijuana Pon the corner', ‘Earth a run red’, ‘Free’ and the ‘The world is a cycle’, just to name a few.

Coming down to the bottom of the night, there was renewed vigour when Fyah Empress took to the stage. Her high energy saw her being lifted off stage onto a pair of strong shoulders and dancing through the crowd real carnival style.

Last night, August 3, 2013 was another excellent show of support for one of the many activities as part of the 2013 festival celebrations.

However, fans who cared not to get wet were robbed the opportunity to properly respond to a few of the songs by international artiste 'Etana'. Then there were several of her deep songs that saw couples locking on to each other and allowing the music to sink deep into open romance and affection.

There were moments when Etana had men singing to their female companions. As Etana moved to perform the song 'I wanna love you', the intimacy among the audience was interrupted by a sudden downpour. But that did not stop the stage show even as the rain got much heavier and lasted for quite some time.

A surprisingly large number of persons remained in the rain to enjoy the stage show while others ran for cover. She was given an encore call to which she responded positively doing the song 'Redemption song'.

Iwer George and Farmer Nappy who were listed to perform, were no-shows and no reasons were given for their absence. It may have been a bitter disappointment for some who were eager to see them perform.

Earlier there were curtain raiser performances by Lashing Dogs and local singer Heritage. The crowd then began filling the stage front when reigning calypso queen Sistah Joyce took to perform her winning songs. Other artistes included Explainer,  Monea and Ritical.

VI’s own Jamesy P was the surprise artiste for the night having been away from his homeland for some two years.

VI Showtime band put the lid on the international night after taking the stage shortly after 4 A.M. on August 4, 2013.

7 Responses to “Richie Spice & Fyah Empress heat up Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville”

  • Jay (04/08/2013, 11:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow another hot night!
  • ta ta (04/08/2013, 14:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    every dam night it got a fight struss
  • crazy (04/08/2013, 16:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I cannot help but notice Fahy Impress hold that microphone to her mouth like a professional!!!!!!!!!!
  • DJ GUMPTION (04/08/2013, 19:31) Like (7) Dislike (13) Reply
    I had a wonderful time last night, the show was nice, Richie Spice have the music, but im afraid he's not a stage person. If you were to put Richie Spice in sizza or capleton body it will be bit more fun. But I guess its his style, Etana, it was good to see you again and thanks for the exclusive interview we did for Lions Den Online Radio.

    Tola festival, respect!
  • open wide (05/08/2013, 11:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tis year waz good hope they step it up next year for the sixty annerversery y'all


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