MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES — It was an evening of historical past, music, and feelings as dancehall legend Vybz Kartel was formally topped King of Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest 2025 throughout a fiery efficiency at Catherine Corridor, Montego Bay, on Competition Night time One.
Returning to the Reggae Sumfest stage for the primary time since 2011, Kartel delivered an electrifying set that left hundreds of followers chanting his identify and waving banners as fireworks lit up the sky.
The crown was introduced by fellow artiste Spice, who declared:
“On behalf of the music fraternity… we’re right here to crown the legend, Adidjah Azim Palmer. All hail the King of Dancehall!”
A visibly emotional Kartel responded:
“It’s a pleasure fi siddung ya so inna me owna nation… God is the best… unuh do it.”
The Gaza boss ran by a string of hits, reaffirming his dominance within the style and thrilling the sold-out crowd. This efficiency additionally marked Kartel’s first main Jamaican present since his triumphant Freedom Road live performance in Kingston late final 12 months, and it adopted a string of sold-out worldwide appearances in New York, Miami, and London.
Montego Bay got here alive as chants of “World Boss” echoed by the venue, with followers calling the second “legendary” and “effectively deserved.”
Social media erupted in reward, with clips of the efficiency trending on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Reggae Sumfest continues by the weekend, however Kartel’s coronation has already been etched within the pageant’s historical past books.
Keep tuned to McKoy’s Information for extra highlights from Sumfest 2025!
