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In a celebration marked by passion, legacy, and unforgettable performances, dancehall icon Aidonia commemorated his 20th anniversary in music with a landmark concert at Sabina Park in Kingston on Saturday night.
The event, powered by premium cognac brand Courvoisier, drew thousands of fans and featured a star-studded lineup including Valiant, Kraff, Rajah Wild, Vanessa Bling, Ding Dong, Capleton, and a host of other artistes.
Kicking off the night “strongs”, DJs Shukkle Buss, Vinchi & Fyahman, World Boom and Wurl Fresh, all started off their sets with tributes to moms in honour of Mother’s Day. As the night progressed, artistes took the stage to deliver their hits, treating the crowd to excellent performances.
Battling technical difficulties, Valiant entered centrestage at 2:53 a.m. following an impromptu performance by Kemar Highcon. He quickly performed a few hits including Down and Lumbah. Vanessa Bling was up next, belting out One Man and Independent Ladies, after which the “dark” duo of Rajah Wild and Kraff had the crowd vibing with their highly energetic performances. Bayka joined the duo on stage and gave Top Tier and an a capella version of Miss Pretty.
The energy was turned up a notch as Ding Dong entered the stage with his Ravers crew performing a few songs from his new album From Ding Dong to World Ding. Dancing Rebel was pulled on stage to perform alongside the Ravers clan which went over well with the crowd. As if the energy level wasn’t already through the roof, the Fyah Man Capleton ignited the audience with a spirited performance, ensuring that the ladies had a grand time.
At 3:50 a.m., the 4th Genna boss and man of the night, Aidonia, made his entrance with a live band. His voice echoed through the venue with lyrics to Dem a nuh Badman, which had the audience in a frenzy. He then wasted no time in running through his decades of hits including Yeah Yeah, Caribbean Girls, Jackhammer, and Evil Head.
The night reached an emotional peak when Aidonia, backed by a choir dressed in flowing white robes, honoured the lives of his late son and other close friends and family members who have passed, bringing the audience to a respectful silence during his performance of Badman Salute and Jehovah.
In recognition of his 20-year contribution to the culture and his enduring influence on the global dancehall scene, Courvoisier presented Aidonia with two commemorative bottles – Courvoisier XO and the ultra-premium XO Royale. Aidonia expressed his gratitude, jokingly telling them to hide the “extra special” bottle, referring to the XO Royale.
He ended his performance sharing the stage with Iwaata and a slew of young and upcoming artistes.
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