Lifestyle August 24 2026

Something Extra | Monday

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  • Friends Savannah-Rae Reynolds (left), a law student, and Chelsea Williams, a veterinary medicine student, turn heads in plunging looks. Reynolds wears a white cowl-neck top, while Williams opts for a silky champagne-coloured tie-string top. Friends Savannah-Rae Reynolds (left), a law student, and Chelsea Williams, a veterinary medicine student, turn heads in plunging looks. Reynolds wears a white cowl-neck top, while Williams opts for a silky champagne-coloured tie-string top.
  • Dancehall artiste Elle Jhenaé strikes a pose in a white halter top paired with a denim midi skirt. Dancehall artiste Elle Jhenaé strikes a pose in a white halter top paired with a denim midi skirt.
  • Recording artistes Janeel Mills (left) and Joby Jay bring contrasting looks to the launch, with Mills in a strapless abstract-print jumpsuit and Jay in a graphic T-shirt, pleated mini skirt and white slingbacks. Recording artistes Janeel Mills (left) and Joby Jay bring contrasting looks to the launch, with Mills in a strapless abstract-print jumpsuit and Jay in a graphic T-shirt, pleated mini skirt and white slingbacks.
  • Alexsia Brady, Miss Universe Jamaica-Westmoreland second runner-up, shows off her svelte physique at D’Yani’s ‘LLAP’ album launch. Alexsia Brady, Miss Universe Jamaica-Westmoreland second runner-up, shows off her svelte physique at D’Yani’s ‘LLAP’ album launch.
  • Machete fashion designer Angel-Lee Morgan wears her brand’s Runaway braided-fringe skirt with a burgundy Jamaica Nice T-shirt. Machete fashion designer Angel-Lee Morgan wears her brand’s Runaway braided-fringe skirt with a burgundy Jamaica Nice T-shirt.
  • Analyst Chantalle Jones serves Friday cool in a dark-wash denim mini dress. Analyst Chantalle Jones serves Friday cool in a dark-wash denim mini dress.
  • Aviation professional Shadeen Reid pairs a plunging bustier top with dark-blue denim jeans. Aviation professional Shadeen Reid pairs a plunging bustier top with dark-blue denim jeans.
  • Host Jadeen ‘Jade’ McGhie takes a break from hosting duties for a photo opportunity at the launch of D’Yani’s ‘LLAP’ album. Host Jadeen ‘Jade’ McGhie takes a break from hosting duties for a photo opportunity at the launch of D’Yani’s ‘LLAP’ album.
  • D’Yani poses at the merch booth featuring his D’Yani x Tribe Nine Studios ‘LLAP’ collaboration at his album launch on Friday at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston. The limited-edition collection features The Journey Tee, The Dutchpot Top and The B D’Yani poses at the merch booth featuring his D’Yani x Tribe Nine Studios ‘LLAP’ collaboration at his album launch on Friday at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston. The limited-edition collection features The Journey Tee, The Dutchpot Top and The Blooming Crop.
  • D’Yani shares a moment with his mother, Andrea Henriques. D’Yani shares a moment with his mother, Andrea Henriques.
  • Ras-I shows his support for D’Yani at the artiste’s ‘LLAP’ album launch on Friday. Ras-I shows his support for D’Yani at the artiste’s ‘LLAP’ album launch on Friday.
  • Dancehall artiste Ce’Cile makes a stylish statement in a coordinated black two-piece set, featuring a corset top and wide-legged trousers. Dancehall artiste Ce’Cile makes a stylish statement in a coordinated black two-piece set, featuring a corset top and wide-legged trousers.
  • DJ Nova keeps it laid-back in a crew-neck T-shirt, jorts and beige-and-silver trainers. DJ Nova keeps it laid-back in a crew-neck T-shirt, jorts and beige-and-silver trainers.

Reggae and dancehall artiste D’Yani officially launched his long-awaited album, LLAP — Live Life & Prosper, on Friday at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston. The memorable evening drew fans and members of the industry, including Ce’Cile, Ras-I, Sevana and Josef Bogdanovich, who came out to celebrate the artiste and support the latest chapter of his musical journey.

Hosted by Jadeen ‘Jade’ McGhie, the event saw fans singing along to their favourite tracks as D’Yani shared personal insights into his musical journey and the inspiration behind the album.

Adding an emotional touch to the evening, D’Yani’s mother took to the stage to share her pride at the achievement and reflect on his journey, from his early talents to finding his calling in music.

With live music, storytelling and an outpouring of support from fans and industry friends, the launch was a fitting celebration of LLAP and D’Yani’s message to listeners to embrace life, appreciate the journey and ultimately, live life and prosper.