Int'l REGGAE DAY today

The idea to dedicate a day in recognition of Jamaica's reggae music was conceptualised by music administrator, Andrea Davis, following a speech by Winnie Mandela, ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela, while the two were on a visit to Jamaica in the aftermath of Nelson's release from prison in 1993. During a speech from that visit, the mother of South Africa pointed to the inspiration reggae music gave to the people of South Africa in their fight against apartheid.

Davis, a member of Jamaica Arts Holdings and Toots and the Maytals management, was no doubt inspired by Winnie Mandela's speech, and saw a vision of reggae's impact spreading internationally, through the dedication of a day to the music. Read More...

Addies Wins Global Clash 2012

Congratulations to King Addies – winner of Global Clash 12.08.12 (Pulse 48 aka Club C-Pac, Brooklyn, NY) – featuring Heavy Hammer (Italy) Vs Soul Supreme (USA) Vs King Klepto (Canada) Vs Madd Squad (Jamaica) Vs Risky Dise (Japan) Vs King Addies (USA) and hosted by Bobby Konders from Hot 97 FM.  ReggaeMania.com also congratulates our own King Klepto, who was the final sound to be eliminated before tune fi tune. Read More...