“Jah Rastafari!” – Capleton Blazes Through Grand Gala as Reggae Icon Honouree

Kingston, Jamaica (McKoy’s News) – The National Stadium was set ablaze with pure Rasta energy as Capleton, the original Fireman, stepped out draped in black, green and gold, to receive the Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Grand Gala on Tuesday night.

The legendary Rastafarian reggae warrior was greeted with thunderous applause as he made his way to the stage, flames of culture and consciousness in every step.

With mic in hand and arms lifted high, the crowd erupted as Capleton belted out his timeless salutation:

“Jah Rastafari!”

The words rang out across the venue like a call to the ancestors, echoed by fans, officials, and fellow musicians. Capleton humbly expressed his gratitude for the recognition of a career that has spanned decades of fire-filled anthems, from “Tour” to “That Day Will Come” and “Who Dem.”

Three Icons, One Night of Greatness

Capleton joins the revered Leroy Sibbles and the incomparable Beres Hammond as this year’s recipients of the Reggae Icon Award—three giants, one historic night.

The award honours those who have carried the torch of reggae music through generations, inspiring not just Jamaica, but the world.

Unity, Culture, and Fire

Dressed proudly in Jamaica’s national colors, Capleton’s presence was not just musical—it was spiritual. His moment on stage symbolised the powerful fusion of faith, roots, and resistance that reggae has always represented.

As the crowd waved flags and raised fists, the message was clear:

The fire still burns. The mission still lives. The icons are still here.