R. Kelly, Nicki Minaj to Headline Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica

Chart-topping artists R. Kelly and Nicki Minaj are set to headline the annual Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The seven-day festival kicks off July 17 and wraps up July 23.

The R&B king will headline the International Night of the event on July 22 along with reggae crooners Beres Hammond, Tanya Stephens and others. Meanwhile, the Harajuku Barbie will headline the final International Night concert on July 23. Among the reggae superstars co-headlining that bill are Gyptian, Wayne Wonder and Jah Cure.

“Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest acts in the world right now, will be treating her multitude of fans to a scintillating performance,” said Johnny Gourzong, executive producer of the event via a press release. “[We're also] excited to be presenting R. Kelly on the Sumfest stage. We have been trying to contract him for the last five years and it is great to see that it is finally happening.”
For tickets and more information, visit ReggaeSumfest.com.

Reggae Sumfest Lineup:
Thursday July 21: Dancehall Night

Vybz Kartel

Mavado

Beenie Man

I-Octane

Assassin

Elephant Man

Aidonia


Kip Rich

Konshens

Spice

Cecile

Khago

Tifa

Jah Vinchi

Ikaya

Fambo


Laden

Chan Dizzy

Zamunda

Seanizzle

DI

Toya

Nesbeth Iyahblazze

Phood Kartel

Mad Dog


Mr. Slick
Friday, July 22: International Night (1)

R. Kelly

Beres Hammond

Half Pint

Tanya Stephens

Christopher Martin

Richie Loops

Paul Elliott


iBa Mahr

Prophecy

Belinda Brady
Sat., July 23: International Night (2)

Nicki Minaj

Jah Cure

Wayne Wonder

Gyptian

Protoje


Chalice

Cherine Anderson

Hezron

Denyque

Laza Morgan

Ashley Martin