In an RCS exclusive, Shaggy told the Caribbean Runnings crew at WRFG 89.3 that now that the elections are over its easier to promote the show. Were in full throttle. Shaggy also gave us some big news. “We have two other surprises. Think of artist s that never disappoint and those two artists will be there. They’re my surprises, nobody knows that they’re coming but they will be there and the audience will be absolutely pleased”.
Shaggy, an avid philanthropist, founded the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation and has raised over $1 million USD from previous concerts held in 2009 and 2010. This year’s line-up includes: Lauryn Hill, Maxi Priest, Mr. Vegas, Gyptian, I-Octane, Assassin, Half Pint, Cocoa Tea, Deniece Williams, Wayne Marshall, Tami Chynn, Chino and Romain Virgo.
Shaggy also said “, The show promises to raise a ton of money for the beneficiary Bustamante Hospital in Jamaica
Shaggy describes how the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation was started out of a desire to help Bustamante Hospital after a visit in 1989 and realizing the hospital was in need of equipment, supplies and other necessities. So he started helping by putting his money where his mouth is. Shaggy started signing checks and buying equipment Years later during another visit, Shaggy saw a little girl with a bullet lodged in her head and felt helpless. He decided to do a concert but was told that in order to do a benefit concert he had to have a foundation so the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation was born along with the Shaggy & Friends concert.
There are three ticket levels: Platinum, $25,000; Gold, $10,000 and Silver $5,000 (Jamaican Dollars)
