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Lauderhill honors reggae artists for hurricane relief, proclaims Reggae Month
Summary
Lauderhill presented humanitarian-ambassador proclamations to reggae artists Busy Signal, Beenie Man, Spragga Benz, Vibes Cartel and Wayne Wonder for relief work in Jamaica and proclaimed February 2026 as International Reggae Month. Elected officials and Jamaica’s consul general highlighted regional aid totals and volunteer efforts.
Lauderhill’s City Commission on Feb. 23 honored five reggae artists for their humanitarian work after Hurricane Melissa, presenting proclamations and county and congressional tributes during an extended Reggae Month celebration.
Mayor Denise Grant opened the ceremony by framing the recognitions as acknowledgment of "humanitarian efforts" beyond the artists’ musical careers and saying the city had vetted footage of relief activity. "We are honoring these great men who used their influence and artistry to give back to a nation in need," she said.
The event named Busy Signal (Rizano Devin Gordon), Moses Anthony Davis (Beanie Man), Spragga Benz,…
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