The death of my brother led me to music- Fraze
Meet Jaovaughn "Fraze" Ball
In 2008, his brother, Don Smith, who worked as a bus conductor was shoved off a moving bus after engaging in a heated exchange with his co-workers. He died on impact. Jaovaugn, who was completing his...
Yeshwa Appeals to Abusive Jamaican Men- Cut Her Loose
Jamaica, and the world at large, continues to struggle with a destructive monster- Domestic Violence. However, in recent times, this monster has become more noticeable in Jamaica. There has been an upsurge of reported cases of Jamaica women becoming...
I Almost Lost My Life Defending My Woman- Oniezel
In this installment of Our Stories, upcoming artiste, Oniezel explained how he almost lost his life…For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and...
My friends tried to kill me- Qura VX
Meet Mark "Qura VX" Hyman
This accomplished voice actor, musician and studio engineer has missed death on many occasions. His most vivid memory was a time when his friends plotted to kill him. Mark said during his pre-teen years he...
Educatours Use Games to Educate Jamaicans about Jamaica – Kadeem Petgrave
In this installment of Our Stories, entrepreneur Kadeem Petgrave explains how he is using games to educate Jamaica. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome...
I quit my 9-5 and found out the truth about entrepreneurship – Shadai Myrie
In this installment of Our Stories, young entrepreneur, Shadai Myrie explains how she left her 9-5 to operate her business. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
Ex-Prostitute Stages Play Inspired by His Abuse Story
Our Stories is a feature which sheds light on a real, social issue in Jamaica through the inspirational stories of Jamaicans with lived experiences. Are you a Jamaican with a story to share? Contact us ourstoriesja@gmail.com.
I almost had a career in Medicine, I chose Speakeasy music instead – Lady...
In this installment of Our Stories, singer Lady Phylea Carley explains why she turned down a career in Medicine….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
My Mother is Yet to Discover My Music- Trey Mallee
In this installment of Our Stories, upcoming artiste, Trey Mallee shares how his mother indirectly encouraged him to become an artiste. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture,...
My Grandmother taught me how to love- Anthony Malvo
In 2000, his grandmother took her last breath in his hands. The reggae artiste described the experience as a significant moment in his life because his grandmother was his best friend. In her passing, Anthony recorded a song in...
TALKS WITH TESS
Tesstimony: Chapter 2
For the life of me, I could never understand why some persons thought the term 'body positive' was only a buffer for fat people;...
