Lt. Stitchie to be laid to rest Saturday, Nov. 14
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- Veteran Jamaican dancehall and gospel artiste Lt.
- Stitchie will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as family, friends, fellow entertainers and fans prepare to bid farewell to the celebrated musician.
- A thanksgiving service celebrating his life and legacy is scheduled for 10 a.m.
- at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.
- The service will provide an opportunity to honor the entertainer, whose career spanned decades and whose contributions to dancehall and gospel music earned him recognition in Jamaica and internationally.
Veteran Jamaican dancehall and gospel artiste Lt. Stitchie will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as family, friends, fellow entertainers and fans prepare to bid farewell to the celebrated musician.
A thanksgiving service celebrating his life and legacy is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.
The service will provide an opportunity to honor the entertainer, whose career spanned decades and whose contributions to dancehall and gospel music earned him recognition in Jamaica and internationally.
Known for his rapid-fire delivery, distinctive lyrical style and energetic performances, Lt. Stitchie emerged as one of dancehall's prominent voices during the 1980s and 1990s. He later transitioned into gospel music, using his platform to share messages of faith and inspiration.
A tribute concert is also scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Testament Church of God on Waltham Park Road in Kingston.
Lt. Stitchie's musical legacy includes a catalog of influential recordings and a career that helped shape the evolution of Jamaican dancehall music.
Lt. Stitchie, whose given name was Cleve Aman Laing, died on September 28 at Kingston Public Hospital, one day before his 64th birthday. He had experienced significant health challenges following a stroke in September 2024.
The former schoolteacher rose to prominence with songs including "Wear Yuh Size" and "Natty Dread." In 1988, he signed with Atlantic Records, releasing three albums under the American label.
Following a motor vehicle accident in 1997, he embraced Christianity and shifted his musical focus to gospel reggae. His first gospel album, To God Be the Glory, was released in 1999.
In 2021, he was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer by the Jamaican government for his contribution to music.
His family has extended an invitation to members of the public and the entertainment fraternity to attend Saturday's service and celebrate his legacy.
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