MONTEGO BAY, St James (McKoy’s Information) — It was a magical, history-making second on Saturday night time as Grammy-winning R&B legend Toni Braxton delivered a surprising efficiency on Competition Evening Two of Reggae Sumfest 2025, marking her long-awaited return to the Jamaican stage after greater than a decade.
The worldwide songstress, recognized for timeless hits resembling “Un-Break My Coronary heart”, “Breathe Once more” and “He Wasn’t Man Sufficient”, had the 1000’s gathered at Catherine Corridor Leisure Centre singing each phrase of her classics. Her set was a soulful, emotional journey that captivated each younger and outdated within the packed venue.
Braxton final carried out on the island 16 years in the past and was visibly moved to be again in entrance of a Jamaican viewers. Earlier than her efficiency, she shared her pleasure on social media, posting:
“JAMAICA, it’s been too lengthy! I’m heading again to @reggaesumfest and I can’t wait to see you all!”
Competition organisers described her efficiency as a daring and fashionable spotlight of the night time, completely complementing the reggae and dancehall vitality from different acts resembling Tarrus Riley, Protoje and Lila Iké.
Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Leisure, lauded Braxton’s participation as “a testomony to Sumfest’s international enchantment,” including that bringing her again to the Sumfest stage was a request they had been joyful to fulfil.
The group erupted when Braxton delivered her signature ballads and even teased the viewers with an a cappella second, her highly effective vocals echoing by the Montego Bay night time sky.
Reggae Sumfest 2025, which runs from July 13–19, continues to showcase one of the best of Jamaican tradition whereas embracing worldwide expertise — a mix that has made it the Caribbean’s premier music competition.
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