DANCEHALL fans in Guyana have been in a state of frenzy since Hits and Jams (HJ) Entertainment confirmed that Jamaican megastar, Vybz Kartel, will be performing at the Genesis Independence Weekend: Baderation show, 2025.

It has been advertised as the biggest show of the season with the ‘World Boss’ headlining.
Ahead of this, the Dancehall star visited Guyana one week ago for the launch of his ‘St8 Vybz’ Rum, where the entertainment company confirmed that he will be performing at Baderation on May 24, 2025, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

HJ, Guyana’s leading promotional entity, will host its annual Genesis Independence Weekend from May 21 to May 26, 2025. The Genesis Weekend was launched early in February 2025, revealing a calendar of highly anticipated events: Touchdown, Stingingnettles, Stink and Dutty J’Ouvert, Baderation, Soca and Wine, and Kool Out.
Genesis Independence Weekend is said to offer a unique experience with prominent names in the local and regional entertainment industry.

Director of HJ entertainment, Kerwin Bollers, told the Buzz, “Vybz Kartel headlining Genesis Independence has set the stage for an incredible weekend of events. We expect lots of visitors and Guyanese from the diaspora.”

While HJ has over the years hosted a plethora of concerts and shows facilitating giants in the entertainment industry globally, bringing Kartel to perform is a historical moment for Guyana.
“It will be our biggest production thus far. We want patrons to have an immersive experience that they would remember for a very long time. It will be a historic moment,” Bollers said.
He pointed out that the Dancehall’s artiste most recent visit has “definitely impacted” an increase in ticket sales for the Baderation concert.

Bollers explained that HJ’s objective has always been to provide the highest level of entertainment to Guyanese that is on par with the rest of the Caribbean at the most affordable prices, while also boosting the tourism industry.

Super early bird tickets are still on sale. Tickets are available for the stands at $10,000 and the field at $15,000, while the VIP and VVIP are being sold at $60,000 and $120,000 respectively. Payments can be made through Mobile Money Guyana (MMG)- Merchant Code: M811396; Paypal- guyanacarnival@gmail.com; and Zelle- 347-883-5279. Cash payments are only accepted at the HJ Box Office.

Persons can contact HJ’s corporate boxes at +592 638-7500 or visit baderation25.eventbrite.com for more.

(Faith Greene)