“If People Want Better Music, They Must Be Brave Enough to Support It” – Nordia Mothersille to Headline Plantation Smokehouse Live Series

Fresh from a noteworthy performance in Guyana alongside Jah Vinci for the country’s Emancipation celebration over the weekend, Grammy-winning songwriter and Notnice Recording artiste Nordia Mothersille is upping the ante for the summer. Now preparing to headline the ‘Live Band Fridays’ series at Plantation Smokehouse in Richmond, St. Ann, this Friday, August 8th, the velvet-voiced singer is leaning into her moment, pairing live performance with sharp commentary on the current state of the Jamaican music industry. With the buzz of her Guyana set still echoing, her next move proves she’s intentional about carving out a lane built on authenticity, not algorithms.

Currently promoting her singles “Ms. Honda” and “Greatness (I Am)”, Mothersille is using this season to amplify not just her sound but her message. Her music blends smooth delivery with meaningful lyricism, and she promises an immersive experience for fans who attend the St. Ann performance. “You’re in for a musical treat,” she hinted, suggesting that her growing catalogue will take listeners on a journey that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

But it’s not just the stage where Mothersille is making noise — it’s online too. In a recent Instagram post, she boldly challenged fans who criticize today’s music but fail to support meaningful songs when they’re released. “You complain and say the music nowadays is trash and that artists aren’t making good songs with substance anymore,” she wrote. “But when artists try to make songs with substance, you don’t support it. So you like foolishness because you support foolishness.” Her words, although delivered lightheartedly, cut to the core of a deeper issue in the Jamaican music landscape: the disconnect between consumer complaints and consumer behaviour.

Nordia’s critique lands at a time when many artistes feel silenced by virality, overshadowed by trends that reward antics more than artistry. Yet, unlike others, she’s not waiting for the culture to shift — she’s calling for it. By standing on her lyrical integrity and refusing to dilute her sound for streams, she’s challenging both fans and gatekeepers to redefine what’s celebrated. Her voice, already legitimized by Grammy recognition, carries weight — and she’s using it to push the conversation forward.

Whether on stage or social media, Nordia Mothersille is not just performing — she’s proving a point. And as she continues to navigate the music industry with fearless transparency, her message is clear: If people want better music, they must be brave enough to support it.