Yung Bredda
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Rickford Burke, president of the Brooklyn-based Guyana Independence Celebration Committee New York, says “pleasure is constructing in New York Metropolis” in anticipation of Dancehall famous person Yung Bredda’s huge debut within the US on Sunday, August 18.
Burke advised Caribbean Life on Thursday that Yung Bredda, whose actual title is Akhenation Lewis, will seem at Guyana’s annual independence celebration in Brooklyn.
He stated Yung Bredda can even be amongst 4 grand marshals on the parade that precedes the live performance. Guyanese reggae icon Pure Black can even carry out on the live performance, Burke stated
Different grand marshals are Vibert “Cookie” Bernard, proprietor of the well-known Sybil’s Restaurant on Liberty Avenue in Queens; Guyanese Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir; and Guyanese-born Brooklyn Neighborhood Chief Dimple Willabus.
Burke stated the celebration, which is commemorated yearly, is organized yearly by the Guyana Independence Celebration Committee New York.
He stated Sunday’s occasions, marking Guyana’s 58th Anniversary of Independence, are anticipated to be attended by Guyanese and associates of Guyana within the New York Tri-State space.
Burke stated the celebration includes the independence parade, flag-raising and award ceremonies, and the grand Unity Live performance, which shall be held at 1450 Utica Ave., Brooklyn.
He stated the parade, which begins at 12:00 midday, at Church and Brooklyn Avenues in Brooklyn, proceeds on Church Avenue to Utica Avenue, after which south on Utica Avenue to Glenwood Street, the place the live performance shall be held.
Burke stated the live performance commences at 2:00 p.m., at 1450 Utica Ave., between Glenwood Street and Farragut Street.
He stated the flag-raising and award ceremonies will precede the live performance that can even function different outstanding Guyanese DJs and artistes.
“The Committee will current the customary Kaieteur Award of Distinction and United States Congressional Proclamations to excellent Guyanese at residence and within the Diaspora for his or her excellent service to the Guyanese-American Neighborhood and their contribution to Guyana’s improvement,” Burke stated.
He stated the awardees embody: Leon Sears, SVP, Essen Healthcare; Melissa Atwell, social media influencer; Dr. Dexter Todd, attorney-at-law; Brandon Parker, director, IVY Hill Prep Constitution Faculty, Brooklyn; Amanza Walton-Desir, Member of Parliament; June Persaud, Guyanese-American neighborhood chief; Eusi Anderson, attorney-at-law; Genesh Mahipaul, Member of Parliament; and Vibert “Cookie” Bernard, proprietor of Sybil’s Restaurant, Queens.
Additionally receiving awards are: Dr. Gary Stephens, chief medical officer, One Brooklyn Well being System – Interfaith Hospital; Travis Chase, journalist; Dr. Cherry-Ann Hislop, faculty principal; Karen Abrams, director, STEM Guyana; Mark Benschop, journalist; Darren Wade, attorney-at-law; Dimple Willlabus, Guyanese-American neighborhood chief; Dr. Alicia Elias, dean of the College of Legislation, College of the West Indies; and Brooklyn businessman Dwayne Braithwaite.
Burke stated Matthew Samuels, of Samuels High Rating Leisure, will obtain a posthumous award.
“This celebration is the most important Guyanese celebration exterior of Guyana, and the one of many largest West Indian celebrations in New York Metropolis.,” he stated. “The occasion attracts hundreds of attendees and over a million on-line viewers by way of the Committee’s web site (celebrateguyananyc.com) and different social media.”
Burke stated there can even be performances by well-known Trinidadian DJ and artist DJ Hotty, and Guyanese soca sensation Trayvon Vibz, in addition to Sherry-Ann Hislop; Nia, Kurt Lee; Kady Kish; Tremendous Terry One Man Band; Anthony Allen; Eddie Neblet; Vibz Matic; Omaje, Gucci Boss; Subance; and Deesky.
The artistes shall be backed by DJ Hazard Vybz, DJ Dynamite, DJ Fex, DJ Kash, Purple Rum, Selecta Sparta and Paytriad.
