Lifestyle April 13 2026

Something Extra | Monday

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  • Joining the road vibes at lunchtime, sprint icon Asafa Powell, clad in Nova, poses with his forever plus-one, Alyshia Miller-Powell. Joining the road vibes at lunchtime, sprint icon Asafa Powell, clad in Nova, poses with his forever plus-one, Alyshia Miller-Powell.
  • Miss Jamaica World 2022 Shanique Singh goes all out for her road march stint, striking a pose in shocking Volt. Miss Jamaica World 2022 Shanique Singh goes all out for her road march stint, striking a pose in shocking Volt.
  • Kandi King (left) pairs up with her long-time friend and fellow carnival lover, speech-language pathologist Ann-Merita Golding. Kandi King (left) pairs up with her long-time friend and fellow carnival lover, speech-language pathologist Ann-Merita Golding.
  • Swiping right on the Douglas Johnson-designed Spectre, first-time Gen XS reveller Aalyia Cato, fraud analyst at Jamaica National Group, chose the costume she felt best complemented her skin. Swiping right on the Douglas Johnson-designed Spectre, first-time Gen XS reveller Aalyia Cato, fraud analyst at Jamaica National Group, chose the costume she felt best complemented her skin.
  • Samara South shows the shimmering gold of Yard Mas’ Dali. Samara South shows the shimmering gold of Yard Mas’ Dali.
  • Gabrielle Davis, better known as DJ Gabby, is all dolled up in Prizm as she returns to the turntables with Gen XS. Gabrielle Davis, better known as DJ Gabby, is all dolled up in Prizm as she returns to the turntables with Gen XS.
  • Leslie Walcott wows in Zen.  Leslie Walcott wows in Zen.
  • Flying in from the United Kingdom, Influencer Whitney Adebayo is pretty in pink as she experiences the island for the first time. Flying in from the United Kingdom, Influencer Whitney Adebayo is pretty in pink as she experiences the island for the first time.
  • No newbie to carnival, wellness coach Natalie Murray feels alive whenever she plays mas. No newbie to carnival, wellness coach Natalie Murray feels alive whenever she plays mas.
  • Carnival veterans Margaret Sylvester-Reid (left) and Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester are looking like angels in their custom pieces from Lisa Campbell of Kayshan Made. Carnival veterans Margaret Sylvester-Reid (left) and Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester are looking like angels in their custom pieces from Lisa Campbell of Kayshan Made.
  • Los Angeles model Trisha Newaz shines bright in Xodus’ Sprint as she continues her streak of playing mas across the Caribbean. Los Angeles model Trisha Newaz shines bright in Xodus’ Sprint as she continues her streak of playing mas across the Caribbean.
  • Maria Gonzales poses with her photographer partner Rico Suaves. Maria Gonzales poses with her photographer partner Rico Suaves.
  • St Ann native Raina Morrison decided to elevate Prizm, cowgirl style, in a matching hat and boots, rebelling in her own soca rodeo. St Ann native Raina Morrison decided to elevate Prizm, cowgirl style, in a matching hat and boots, rebelling in her own soca rodeo.
  • Feting together for 2026 are mother-son duo Ruth-Ann Byfield and Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell, head of influencer marketing at Gen XS Carnival. Feting together for 2026 are mother-son duo Ruth-Ann Byfield and Rushane ‘RushCam’ Campbell, head of influencer marketing at Gen XS Carnival.

All soca lovers made their way to the heart of New Kingston and St Andrew on Carnival Sunday for the much-anticipated Carnival in Jamaica Road March. On the band circuit, Gen XS, Yard Mas and Xodus flaunted their bright-coloured feathers and gems while dancing and chipping down the road to an extensive soca playlist and servings of dancehall. Hot on Something Extra’s watchlist were the ladies, who certainly turned up the heat as they brought the various sections to life.