WITH just five days to go before Guyana’s biggest event of the year kicks off, Hits and Jams Entertainment, Guyana’s premier promotions powerhouse, is turning up the heat with even more excitement added to the Genesis Independence Weekend line-up.

Kicking off on May 21, the party starts with the high-energy TouchDown event, setting the tone for the week. Then comes the fan-favourite El Dorado Stinging Nettles, featuring none other than Trinidadian soca superstar Kes The Band. Joining him on stage: viral sensation Yung Bredda and a dynamic cast of local stars including Tony Cutz, Vicadi, and Omaiah Hall.

Come Friday night, it’s all about getting messy and musical at the Stink and Dutty J’ouvert with paint, powder, foam and non-stop soca. And headlining the madness will be Rising soca firecracker Lady Lava, alongside a vibrant mix of homegrown talent.

Then, all roads lead to the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday, May 24, for the electrifying climax: the Baderation concert. The King of Dancehall, Vybz Kartel, will dominate the stage, joined by none other than the Queen herself, Spice.

Also performing are crowd-pullers Mafi and Carlvin Burnett.

On May 25, fashion takes centre stage at Soca and Wine, dubbed the most stylish event of the season. Themed “Fashion Unleashed”, it invites patrons to express their boldest looks on Guyana’s premier red carpet.

The weekend wraps up in true Caribbean style on Independence Day, with the Kabisa Kool Out Beach Party at the Kingston beachfront featuring smooth soca vibes from Voice and dancehall heat from Jamaican star, Malie Donn.

Added to this Genesis Carnival, in collaboration with J’s Auto Imports, is giving fans the chance to drive away in style. Patrons just need to visit J’s Auto Imports booth at a minimum of three Genesis weekend events, follow their socials, scan the QR code and upload a selfie showing their presence at the events for a chance to win.