University Hospital of the West Indies

Jesse Royal, the acclaimed reggae artist known for tracks like “Small Axe,” was recently involved in a single-vehicle crash on August 23. He sustained a broken arm that required surgery but emerged from the incident with gratitude rather than regret. Following a period of recovery, he was medically cleared to travel and perform—expressed in an energetic video on his social platforms. Though the crash led to the cancellation of several appearances, including Carifesta XV, his team is working to preserve his performance schedule, guided by his healing needs. Concurrently, Jesse dropped his long-awaited album No Place Like Home on August 29, inspired by the ordeal and serving as a powerful reflection on life, adversity, and creative rebirth.