The runway will blaze with Jamaican flair and star power this weekend as Stylin’ 2025 – Fi Wi Roots. Fi Wi Culture. takes over the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center on September 20–21. The two-night cultural showcase, staged in honor of the late cultural icon Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett’s 106th birthday, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year.
The fashion spotlight will shine on a mix of celebrities and professional models. Public figures, including Mayor Wayne Messam, Consul General Oliver Mair, Mayor Denise Grant, Audrey “Dancehall Queen” Reid, Miss Jamaica World 2010 Chantal Raymond, Tamarac Commissioner Morey Wright, poet Susan “Dr. Sue” Davis, and Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy, will swap their official titles for high-fashion designs by Kulture Klothes. Award-winning designer Hope Wade and rising talent Camila Nina-Simone Davis of Badgyal Brukins will also unveil collections, adding fresh energy and bold creativity to the catwalk.
The event’s cultural heartbeat will extend beyond the runway. Performances from guitarist Eugene Grey, vocalist Yishka, rising star Zaila Jazz, the Ring Ding Kids, the Tallawah Mento Band, and the Jamaican Folk Revue promise to keep the audience energized. Comic relief and storytelling will be delivered by Sophia Nicholson and Ricky Rowe, while Sir Rockwell, Jodi Ann Gray, and Suzette Speaks will keep the evening flowing as hosts.
Guests will also have the chance to shop Afrocentric styles at Boutique Row, take part in head wrap demonstrations, and enjoy giveaways and cultural surprises.
Presented by the Louise Bennett Heritage Council in partnership with the City of Lauderhill, Stylin’ 2025 is supported by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
With fashion, music, comedy, and cultural pride woven together, organizers say the event promises an unforgettable celebration of Jamaican identity. Seating is limited, and tickets are already going fast.
Tickets are available now at www.louisebennettheritage.com or by calling the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center box office at 954-777-2055.
