KARIBBEAN EXPRESSIONS MAGAZINE | CARIBBEAN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | Los Angeles

KARIBBEAN Expressions

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CARIBBEAN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE| LOS ANGELES Issue 01 | Vol. 09

EXCLUSIVE!

CONTEMPLATING CUTTING MY FLOOR-LENGTH LOCS

PICTURE-PERFECT DESTINATION WEDDINGS Two couples share breathtaking photos from their island weddings in Jamaica

Plus HOLLYWOOD CARNIVAL...

The queen of Reggae, Gold Cup & Nipsey Hussle in KEE Entertainment News...

CONTENTS FEATURES 06 A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN NICHODA & DAMAR TIE THE KNOT IN JAMAICA 15 WYNTER WONDERFUL STEVY-ANNE & DWAYNE EXCHANGE THEIR VOWS IN BEAUTIFUL MOBAY

FEATURES 33

SPOTLIGHT DESTINATION WEDDINGS: JAMAICA Two couples share the journey of their picture-perfect destination weddings

WILL RAX CHOP HER FLOOR-LENGTH LOCS?

DESTINATION WEDDINGS SPOTLIGHT

25 A TASTY PIECE OF JAMAICAN HISTORY 40 THE LEGACY OF NIPSEY HUSSLE

FEATURE: BUCCANEER'S JERK IN JAMAICA...25

ENTERTAINMENT

FEATURE

HOLLYWOOD CARNIVAL IN PHOTOS ...27

WILL RAX CHOP HER LOCS?

Check out the Caribean revelers on one of the most famous boulevards in the world

Racquel is contemplating chopping her floor-length locs...It took her almost two decades to grow...

Should she hold on to her crown or follow the desires in heart?

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Then, it’s a hairy situation! myKEEtv Los Angeles media personality, Racquel Marshall invites you on her 'TIS SPRING F E A T U Rintimate ES journey to the dreaded destination. Well, let’s say she is torn between the crown on her head and 1 2 the desires in her heart. She spent the 3 last two ‘Tis the season of fresh flowers, weddings and new decades growing floor-length dreadlocks. Now, she is beginnings. Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It contemplating the big chop. is marked by symbols of rebirth, resurrection and Plus, we take on a remarkable trip to Buccaneer’s new beginnings. This Spring, I implore you to take a Jerk in Jamaica. Experience a rich cultural history, moment to bask in the beauty of all there is to scrumptious dining and beautiful coastal backdrop. behold. One can hardly glance outside on a typical And finally, we must conclude with the story Spring day without being marveled at what the dominating LA ‘s entertainment scene. We must make universe has gifted to us. In the words of Jamaican mention of the passing of entertainer, businessman reggae artiste, Koffee, I say, “gratitude is a must.” and philanthropist, Ermias Joseph Asghedom . The Our Spring edition celebrates all the joys of the acclaimed entertainer also known as Nipsey Hussle is season. You’ll fall in love with love! Yes, we invite lauded as a hometown hero. He is being immortalized you to enjoy the blissful journey of two young with an incomparable outpour of love. It is unlike couples who tied the knot on the beautiful island of anything ever experienced and we have the pictures to Jamaica. You’ll experience their love through aweprove it. inspiring photos of their wedding day.

We celebrate this season with gratitude. Thank And, as promised, get ready to experience you for exploring our Spring edition of the award Caribbean-style carnival in Hollywood. The highlight winning -Karibbean Expressions Magazine. of Caribbean American Heritage month in Los Angeles is the annual Hollywood Carnival. We’re - Wendy Marie, executive editor giving you a sneak peek at all the colors of culture as wendym@myKEEtv.com #myKEEtvLA revelers parade down one of the world’s most famous boulevards I n t h e w o.r d s o f J a m a i c a n R e g g a e

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Editorial EDITORIAL

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artiste, Coffee, I say, "Gratitue is a must."

ABOUT US KEE Media Group Inc. is the brainchild of two visionaries who are dedicated to using their talents to serve the needs of the community. The husband and wife hail from Jamaica and now reside in Los Angeles. Wendy, a journalist/college educator, is from the city of Montego Bay. Damian, a former banker now cinematographer, is a son of Trelawny. His birthplace is a short distance from that of the legendary sprinter, Usain Bolt. He often jokes that both he and Bolt will put Trelawny on the map. So far, we’ve seen at least one of that dream realized – you are next Damian:) Editor Karibbean Expressions Magazine is LA's premier Wendy Marie Caribbean Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine. The Photographer award-winning publication is produced by myKEEtv Damian Christie Caribbean TV Los Angeles. Also known as KEE Magazine, our publication will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2019.

Contributing Writer #myKEEtvLA or visit myKEEtv.com to experience authentic Ingrid Henry Caribbean stories.

Editorial Assistant KEE Media Group Inc. 3900 W Alameda Ave, Suite 1200, Daemia Christie Burbank, California, 91505 #myKEEtvLA www.myKEEtv.com

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WENDY MARIE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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Destination Weddings

SPONSORED BY DZV FILMS | LOS ANGELES

Our Wedding

MONTEGO BAY • JAMAICA

Nichoda & Damar

A Match Made in Heaven Photo by Di Foto Shoppe

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Nichoda "Cody" Dewar Nichoda is from Montego Bay, Jamaica.

She attended Mt. Alvernia High School before migrating to the United States. She is pursuing degrees in nursing and early childhood education.

Cody lives in the US and works in the medical field.

The Bride Photo by Di Foto Shoppe

The Groom Damar was born and raised in MontegoMusic Bay.Duo He'Dancing attended on Glass' releases new album. SharesTechnical behind the scenes and how to Herbert Morrison create chart topping music.

High School in Jamaica.

He now resides in the US. Damar owns and operates a trucking service.

Our Story

05 Nicoda & Damar - a match made in Heaven. Literally, yes, that is their matrimonial name. The longtime sweethearts are from Jamaica but met in the United States. It was love at first sight for Damar, who frequented Cody’s place of employment – just to get any glimpse of the woman who soon became his wife.The two recently returned to their island home to tie the knot .

The Engagement: The surprise proposal happened at Nichoda’s favorite restaurant.

It was her birthday and Damar had a special surprise for her.

He popped the question in front of family and friends.

The Wedding The couple’s lavish ceremony & reception took place at the Montego Bay Convention Center in Jamaica.

The couple is happily married with two beautiful daughters.

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Photos by Di Foto Shoppe

BRIDE NICHODA

GROOM DAMAR

LOCATION JAMAICA

Photos by Di Foto Shoppe

Destination Weddings

Happily Ever After

BRIDE

GROOM

LOCATION

STEVY-ANNE

DWAYNE

JAMAICA

The Groom

Dwayne Wynter was raised in a Seventh Day Adventist Christian home in Pondside, Hanover (Jamaica). He attended Merlene Ottey High School then followed a path to higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Caribbean University and a law degree from the University of the West Indies.

Dwayne is an educator and financial consultant.

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The Bride

Stevy-Anne Gallimore was born in Westmoreland and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

She attended the Montego Bay High School for girls. She left her beloved Montego Bay to pursue a bachelor’s degree in media productions at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica. She is now in her final year at NCU. Stevy-Anne also has an innate passion for culinary creations. This inspired her to establish a family business. She is the main caterer at Ms.Min's Delights, a catering company she owns with her husband.

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Dwayne and Stevy-Anne met in 18 2009 on a camping trip to the world famous Dunn's River Watershed in Jamaica. They are both lovers of nature, hiking and a good road trip. It was on one of their many hiking trips to the top of the Blue Mountains that they reached the pinnacle of their love.

The Engagement Dwayne proposed to the love of his life on July 1, 2018 on the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston, Jamaica.

They returned to their roots in Western Jamaica to celebrate their nuptials with family & friends. They tied the knot in December 2018 at the Norwood Seventh Day Adventist Church. The bride was raised in the church and so it was a sentimental moment to wed the love of her life in her hometown. They later celebrated with a grand reception overlooking the Caribbean Sea at the Grand-A-view Restaurant in Montego Bay.

The Wynters look forward to a life of marital bliss and the addition of children to complete their storybook celebration of love.

Our Story

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BRIDE

DWAYNE

STEVY-ANNE

LOCATION JAMAICA

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STEVY-ANNE

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Photographers: Cheryl Lewis, Chevaugh Hibbert, Island Media

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B L I S S MONTEGO BAY , JAMAICA

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Featured in this edition:

BUCCANEER'S JERKÂ ST. MARY

BUCCANEER'S JERK

by Ingrid Henry

BUCCANEER'S JERK Donaldson saw a vision for the property. Not only did he see farming but also the need for an establishment that would provide scrumptious meals for the hungry traveler from the East or the North Coast. This experience is created at Buccaneer's Jerk.

There is something unique about the property – perhaps it is the beautiful ambience or the staff that serves you.

Indeed, the feeling is relaxing. Upon entering the property, you will hear the sounds of crackling log wood on the jerk pit. You are also greeted with the scent of soup being prepared on wood fire. The menu varies each day. Today it is chicken soup. The rich flavour of the pumpkin blended with the other vegetables and the chewable chicken just takes you back to grandma’s Saturday soup on the wood

your meal.

fire.

Fish lovers will also enjoy a plate of freshly cooked

fish with crunchy vegetables. Couple your meal with a

The fresh meal comes straight from the

Lllanrummney farm. Everything - the

cool Red Stripe or the smoothie of the day and it is

pork, chicken, plantains and ingredients

fulfillment. For me, the guava smoothie was most

for the soups and smoothies of the day. A

refreshing. It was the perfect blend; not too sweet with a

lover of jerk flavor will not be

hint of lime and ginger. Imagine enjoying your meal with

disappointed. The fresh herbs mixed with

good conversation while the cool Northeast sea breeze

the logwood flavour just tantalizes the

gently caresses your face. Buccaneer's is a must to whet

taste buds. Side orders of fried plantains,

your appetite. It is definitely...a tasty hidden Jamaican

fries, festival or the traditional hard dough

treasure.

bread complete

HOLLYWOOD

EXPERIENCE CARIBBEAN-STYLE CARNIVAL IN CALIFORNIA

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EXPERIENCE CARIBBEAN STYLE CARNIVAL IN Hollywood CALIFORNIACarnival

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Hollywood Carnival EXPRESSING THE COLORS OF CULTURE Actress Tatyana Ali, carnival grand marshal.

EXPERIENCE CARIBBEAN STYLE CARNIVAL IN CALIFORNIA

H O L L Hollywood Y W O OCarnival D Photos by Damian Christie | myKEEtv

EXPRESSING THE COLORS OF CULTURE

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Hollywood Carnival EXPRESSING THE COLORS OF CULTURE

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the King of Soca MACHEL MONTANO PERFORMS AT HOLLYWOOD CARNIVAL

Actor Robert Christopher Riley sits atop a trailer at Hollywood Carnival.

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SHOULD RAX CHOP HER LOCS? IT TOOK MORE THAN TWO DECADES TO GROW...

PHOTOS BY DAMIAN CHRISTIE

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Should she hold on to the crown on her head or follow the desires in her heart?

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AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION

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T E A R S

& C O N T E M P L A T I O N produced by myKEEtv Los Angeles a myKEEtv Original Documentary Series

Racquel is contemplating chopping her floor-length locs...it took her almost two decades to grow... Follow her intimate journey on myKEEtv.com Your Caribbean TV Los Angeles.

Should she hold on to her crown or follow the desires in her heart?

Caressing her floor-length locs, TV personality Racquel Marshall confesses that she is struggling

...they used to call us picky head

BY WENDY MARIE

with the thought of cutting her hair. The complexity of her decision is realized the moment we turn the cameras on…it somehow symbolized the possibility that it could be the beginning of the end of a love affair with her hair. Tears trickled down her cheeks.

In the myKEEtv documentary series, Marshall describes the process akin to that of a parent separating from a child. “It is surreal,” she says.

Strand by strand, she holds her dreads to look

at it… to love it and to show the camera the depth of her affection for her hair.

“This particular baby [hair] has been a part of me for so long and um…I’m really considering letting, letting her go...”

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SHOULD RAX CHOP HER LOCS? “This particular baby [hair] has been a part of me for so long and um…

I’m really considering letting, letting her go...”

Should Rax chop her locs?

Photos by Damian Christie

Who? Racquel Marshall

What?

Rax is contemplating cutting her locs?

Where?

Watch on myKEEtv.com

When?

Now on myKEEtv.com

ENTERTAINMENT EZ READS The Queen of Reggae Releases a Classic Single – What Kind of World

SPORTS Gold Cup Match in the Caribbean for the First Time in History Miami – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) recently announced that the National Stadium, in Kingston, Jamaica will host a 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup doubleheader on Monday, June 17, 2019. This will mark the first time in the tournament’s history that matches are played in the Caribbean. Read more on myKEEtv.com.

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Life & Legacy STORY BY WENDY MARIE PHOTOS BY DAMIAN CHRISTIE

businessman, philanthropist and hometown hero known as Nipsey Hussle, was thrust onto our radar just months before his death.

He was featured on a television program that focused on the impactful life he was leading. We (KEE team) were immediately enthralled by his savvy business skills, philosophic intellect and foresight. The young visionary was even more impressive because of his dedication to reformation in

YESPIN

The rapper turned

his community.

ELSSUH

The Grammy nominee invested in the

community in which he was raised. He was adamant about creating economic

opportunities for the underserved. He

owned a clothing store at the strip mall on which he was killed. The location is

significant to his story because he often

spoke about being ostracized as a young

man whenever he and other young people frequented the shopping complex.

Ironically, he later purchased that complex and became landlord of a property on

which he was reportedly once treated like a nuisance. His investments also include a co-working space, a record label and educational programs.

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in Los Angeles. It is apparent that he was on a path to enlightenment and upliftment of young lives in South LA . Our hope is that Nipsey’s legacy leaves a roadmap for his peers.

We remember so vividly on the evening of March 31, when news broke that a rapper was shot and killed in South Los Angeles. “Hope it’s not Nipsey,” was our very first response.

Then, as we began to research, our worst fears were realized.

The day after the shooting, we visited the location of Nipsey’s Marathon Clothing store. It was an overwhelming feeling to say the least. Mourners were noticeably deeply disturbed and in disbelief. It was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced as we witnessed a community breakdown in mourning for the loss of a relatively young life.

We also watched the memorial service on television and could feel that sense of loss felt by the community and fans. The attendees and tributes and combination of condolences from all sectors of life – spoke volume about his character and influence.

As members of the immigrant community here in Los Angeles, it was a unique experience. We captured images so we could share the story with you. It was also an opportunity for us to experience each historic moment as it unfolded. Whether you are a fan of Nipsey or not, this was definitely a significant episode in the history of Los Angeles. As members of the media, we must not disregard its significance.

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Admittedly, we are not as familiar with Nipsey’s music as we are with his exemplary work

Sleep in peace Mr. Ermias Joseph Asghedom (also known as Nipsey Hussle). May the Marathon continue.

Asghedom’s legacy is now a part of the United States history. His contributions are officially archived as part of the Congressional Record. This is such a noble accomplishment for a member of the entertainment industry and his community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Death is never an easy pill to swallow but we hope they will find comfort in knowing that his short-lived life has left a lifelong impact.

Above: A mural honoring Nipsey Hussle on display along Slauson Boulevard in South Los Angeles.

Below: A memorial outside The Marathon clothing store where the rapper was killed.

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