Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji is set to be honored with the Key to the City of Lauderhill and a U.S. Congressional Honor at this year’s Jamaica 63rd Independence Celebration on August 3.
To celebrate the moment, the City of Lauderhill will host the ‘Solid As A Rock’ Concert, named after one of Sizzla’s most enduring anthems. Joining the lineup are icons Lady G, Admiral Tibet, Etana, Hal Anthony and “Festival Icon” Roy Rayon, all backed by the powerhouse Code Red Band.
Sizzla, known for his fiery lyrics and social commentary, will be the featured guest at the annual event held in Broward County—a region with a vibrant Caribbean diaspora and deep-rooted Jamaican connections. This year’s celebration takes on added significance as it spotlights Sizzla’s impact beyond music, recognizing his lifelong mission to uplift disenfranchised communities and reconnect people of African descent with their ancestral heritage…