News: Peaceful Sting 2005 at Jamworld

THE MORNING sun waxed warm on the backs of the large crowd yesterday as thousands happily faced a searing alternating barrage of lyrics from Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel which ended Guinness Sting 2006.

No effort was spared in emphasising peace, love and unity, selector Glamour Wayne and MC Nuffy reading from a violence prevention manual for children. And with a few exceptions, a sole missile for Ghandi, as well as some gun lyrics from Aidonia, which ignited the audience, it was almost a church fun day, complete with a jumping for Jesus set by Prodigal Son.

There was peace even as Ninja Man, who came on before the closing pair, ignited a frenzy with "me cyan kill Bounty an' no kill Beenie" and demanded back his gun from Reneto Adams, who did not appear on stage, although he walked directly behind The Gleaner team at the rear of the audience during the concert.

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