On January 1st, 2026 at 7 PM CST , Reggae Hour proudly broadcasts one of the most important cultural conversations of the decade—an in-depth interview with South African reggae trailblazer Don Dada , airing on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and ReggaeHour.com . Don Dada has become one of the strongest voices connecting the African and Caribbean diaspora. From performing before Jamaica’s Prime Minister during Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to uplifting the next generation through music, advocacy, and service, his impact echoes across continents. As he shared with Reggae Hour, “You have to be aware of what you lay down on your songs, because the words have powers” —a philosophy that has shaped a 25-year musical mission. His newest EP, Forward We Continue , stands as a cultural offering of resilience, unity, and spiritual grounding. When discussing the EP’s opening—featuring the late cultural ambassador Jessica Mbangeni—Don Dada explained, “I want to keep her legacy ...