Soca+ feterans turn Sabina Park into ‘wining’ playground

October 02, 2023
Ashley Mighty, known in the social world as ‘Locs by Ash’, flaunts her sizzling soca-inspired fashion.
Ashley Mighty, known in the social world as ‘Locs by Ash’, flaunts her sizzling soca-inspired fashion.
Jamela Smith is down to fête all night long!
Jamela Smith is down to fête all night long!
Jewels Morgan is an absolute gem in this baby pink set.
Jewels Morgan is an absolute gem in this baby pink set.
Event décor specialist, Brianna Lindo, is the artistic queen responsible for creating this festive boom box.
Event décor specialist, Brianna Lindo, is the artistic queen responsible for creating this festive boom box.
Happy to be feting the night away with best friends are (from left) Chante Morris, Britney Lawrence and Shadaye Dunbar.
Happy to be feting the night away with best friends are (from left) Chante Morris, Britney Lawrence and Shadaye Dunbar.
From left: Aubrey and Kerryann Waugh, Keith Cuthbert, Ivoree Cowan and Diana Harrison are in a happy place, enjoying the night’s festivities.
From left: Aubrey and Kerryann Waugh, Keith Cuthbert, Ivoree Cowan and Diana Harrison are in a happy place, enjoying the night’s festivities.
This socaphile brings early morning melody to this creative boom box.
This socaphile brings early morning melody to this creative boom box.
These fashionistas (from left) Cathy-Ann Edwards, Kemisha Batchelar and Ava Minott are all about having a good time as they say hello to the sunrise.
These fashionistas (from left) Cathy-Ann Edwards, Kemisha Batchelar and Ava Minott are all about having a good time as they say hello to the sunrise.
Soca queen, Destra, kicked off the night’s performances on a high note, captivating her audience from start to finish with some of her greatest hits over the years.
Soca queen, Destra, kicked off the night’s performances on a high note, captivating her audience from start to finish with some of her greatest hits over the years.
It’s not a soca fête until a woman is hoisted on a strong man’s shoulders.
It’s not a soca fête until a woman is hoisted on a strong man’s shoulders.
Hands in the air, this Caribbean feteran represents for her country by proudly waving the flag of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hands in the air, this Caribbean feteran represents for her country by proudly waving the flag of Trinidad and Tobago.
Blowing a kiss your way is the lovely Peta-Ann Townsend.
Blowing a kiss your way is the lovely Peta-Ann Townsend.
Event décor specialist, Brianna Lindo, brings fashion into fabulous focus.
Event décor specialist, Brianna Lindo, brings fashion into fabulous focus.
Kerry Ann Creary brought style to the lawns of Sabina Park in this beautiful pink top boasting a plunging neckline and paired with a patterned and ruffled high-low skirt.
Kerry Ann Creary brought style to the lawns of Sabina Park in this beautiful pink top boasting a plunging neckline and paired with a patterned and ruffled high-low skirt.
Gracing the event in all white felt right for Tashika Smith.
Gracing the event in all white felt right for Tashika Smith.
Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams, made a special appearance at the highly anticipated soca event.
Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams, made a special appearance at the highly anticipated soca event.
Who better to enjoy a soca fête with than your closest friend?
Who better to enjoy a soca fête with than your closest friend?
Keishana Henry dares to make a style statement in mesh for the ‘wining’ event.
Keishana Henry dares to make a style statement in mesh for the ‘wining’ event.
In this unbreakable friendship circle, made better with the beats of soca, are Chloe Johnson (left), Sage Jarrett (centre) and Jessica Lyn.
In this unbreakable friendship circle, made better with the beats of soca, are Chloe Johnson (left), Sage Jarrett (centre) and Jessica Lyn.
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Feterans made the Soca+ Festival their home and 'wining' playground for the first ever 12-hour staging of the event over the weekend. From 10 p.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. yesterday, socaphiles from Jamaica and across the Caribbean, camped out on the lawns of Sabina Park for the cooler fete, sipping on their favourite mixes, chippin' and wukin' up to the hottest hits from some of the island's top disc jockeys and enjoying electrifying performances from the soca queen Destra from Trinidad and St Vincent royalty Skinny Fabulous, as well as dancehall artistes Aidonia, Ding Dong and Najeeriii. Here are the photo highlights.

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