Former England striker Jermain Defoe is amongst the line up of celebrities hoping to drum up additional funds for the Caribbean island of Dominica following the devastation of Tropical Storm Erika last month.
The premiership star, whose father hails from the Caribbean island, will be present at the relief event ‘Doing it for Dominica’ at London’s Jazz Café next month (Oct 11).
In an effort to raise much-needed funds and further awareness to the plight of the Dominican people the ‘Doing It For Dominica’ campaign is a grassroots initiative started by UK music industry insiders, many of who have links to the island.
Musician and actor Bashy, real name Ashley Thomas, will also be in attendance, it has been revealed. The east London performer, who is half Ghanaian and half Dominican, has been particularly vocal on the crisis, describing the island as “close to his heart”.
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Good initiative at an excellent venue. Confident it will be a success and plant Dominica in the mind of people, who had not even heard of us.
Thanks to everyone and God blessing
The people of Dominica appreciate all the support it can get to build up the Island,
God blessing to everyone.
Dominican abroad
Many tracks of Bashy’s mixed tapes was constantly being played locally a few years back. Great musical artist.
I thank you
Yess …Bagatelle/Fond Stjean should be proud. Thank you Jermain.
It would be nice if the event can be made possible so we can see it live here in Dominica.
Respect Jermaine D, Much love and respect to you. You always represent for St.Lucia and Dominica. Big Up Bashy same way, you always make it known where your from.
I think you will find that Bashy is a west Londoner. Kensal rise to be exact. Good kid and blessing to him
You are discombulated. Kensal rise is not in West London but North West London, N.W.10 to be precise.
Thanks very much jermain, your efforts are well appreciated, and i hope you come to visit very soon, thanks again
Well done Jermaine, I hope many more personalties in the UK will be doing likewise. Every effort helps and goes a long way into the recovery of our beautiful ‘Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendor’. Thanking all the participants in anticipation.
Thank you Jermaine
Thank you for your contribution.
It is time for the great DOMINICANS in the Diaspora to lend a hand ..
Great that DEFOE SHOWS UP -St. lucia had claimed him.
Bruno former WBA HEAVY WEIGHT BOX CHAMPION ..Felx Defreitas ex British cricketer and the many others in ACADEMIA ..PASTORS over the world ..now is your time to show up !
Now we need to use the opportunity for seeking out the roots of DOMINICA ..the great Dominicans wherever they are .
His mum is St. Lucian and the guy is always in St. Lucia. He even founded a school or some sort in St. Lucia. On the UK documentary all he talked about was St. Lucia. So, stop spreading lies. I am half Lucian and Dominican like Jermaine and well proud of both islands.
Thanks to you all. God Bless your Efforts.