by Mell P
Have you ever been to a festival where the music, lights, and energy all come together in pure magic? That’s exactly what went down at Dominica’s 2024 World Creole Music Festival, October 25 through 27!
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The three-day celebration ended on a high note, with Signal Band’s electrifying finale that left the crowd breathless, their phone lights flashing like stars against the night sky, Dominican flags waving, and the Windsor Park Sports Stadium vibrating with the powerful rhythms of Creole music.
The festival drew thousands over its three nights, bringing together friends, family, and music lovers decked out in vibrant outfits to celebrate this 45th annual edition. Among the many unforgettable moments was Day 2’s standout performance by Wizkid, the only African artist at the event. Fans were buzzing, saying he brought unmatched energy that had everyone grooving to his beats.
And the final night? Pure magic. Gramps Morgan, the reggae sensation, created an unforgettable “Gramps Morgan Experience” alongside musical guests like Duane Stephenson, Luciano, and his talented sons. Together, they filled the stadium with soulful reggae that had the crowd swaying and singing along, especially during his new single “Have a Light” and his moving tribute to his late brother, Peter Morgan, and the legacy of Morgan Heritage. As Gramps closed his set with “People Like You,” the stadium lit up with thousands of phone lights, creating a magical sea of light.
Dominican leaders, Miss Dominica 2024 Kyanna Dyer, and cultural icons all came out to celebrate, with Kyanna even dressed in vibrant national colors. She joined the crowd, soaking up the spirit of the festival and calling on everyone to keep the energy alive for Carnival 2025.
The lineup was nothing short of spectacular: Nadia Batson, Rotimi, Triple Kay Band, Bouyon Boss, Carlyn XP, Skinny Fabulous, and so many more brought the fire, staying true to the festival’s tagline, “Three Nights of Pulsating Rhythms.” Gramps Morgan’s emotional, world-class performance was the festival’s crowning moment, filling Windsor Park with an unforgettable energy that carried on into the early hours, capping off Dominica’s Independence celebrations with joy, pride, and a promise of more vibrant celebrations to come.
