Jamaica to Set up Reggae Corridor of Fame Museum

The Jamaican authorities says it’s dedicated to establishing a state-of-the-art Reggae Corridor of Fame Museum and Efficiency Arts Centre in Kingston.

Minister of Tradition, Gender, Leisure and Sport, Olivia Grange says she can be endeavor the distinguished mission.

“I’ve heard the requires a world-class reggae corridor of fame and efficiency arts heart, and I guarantee you that the Ministry of Tradition, Gender, Leisure and Sport is dedicated to fulfilling this imaginative and prescient,” she mentioned.

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Her remarks had been delivered by everlasting secretary within the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe, throughout the opening of the 2022 Worldwide Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC) exhibition on the Nationwide Gallery of Jamaica, downtown Kingston, on Sunday February 19.

The competition, which was launched in December 2011, is the brainchild of late graphic designer Michael “Freestyle” Thompson and Greek counterpart, Maria Papaefstathiou, with the purpose of creating a museum.

Ms. Grange mentioned the competition was the co-founders’ first step towards launching the museum and elevating funds for the Alpha Institute (Alpha Boys’ College) in Kingston.

“The poster contest additionally honors the legacy of the Alpha Boys’ College, which has performed a foundational position within the improvement of Jamaican common music,” she added.

Minister Grange congratulated the top-100 entrants within the 2022 contest, and recommended the winner, Greek illustrator, Vasilis Grivas, who designed a poster, titled, ‘Nanny of the Maroons’.

She mentioned Mr. Grivas’ depiction evoked Nanny’s position as a nurturer who sheltered her folks.

“Coming from Greece, with its lengthy custom of epic poetry and drama, Vasilis definitely understands Nanny’s legendary heroism. I congratulate him and the opposite prime winners for graphically portraying Jamaican tradition with such ardour,” Ms. Grange mentioned.

She added: “In your personal posters, you might have vividly demonstrated your love for the Jamaican folks, and for that we give thanks.”

Ms. Grange additionally praised Maria Papaefstathiou for her tireless work in sustaining the competition over the previous seven years.