Fadda Symbol (AFRICAN SYMBOL) shares his STORY

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[@ElimanGibba]

Never heard of this National Symbol from Jamaica. A true genius with a vision to embrace/empower youths in his community & probably the world. Everything he touches or touched oozes success & inspiration. I have been following your platform for a while & I think this is your best interview ever , for showcasing a a quiet , humble, and a selfless giant who has made a big difference. I am truly impressed. He just laid out the Blueprint of his success as a template any youth to adopt or emulate to succeed & be independent . He is a hero.

[@Rellimimmonde]

Wow. I’m glad you find him. African Symbol is probably the biggest physical sound system ever in Jamaica. Keep up the good work @Teach Dem.

[@maggieedwards3951]

Teach Dem what an interview! a great contributor of Jamaican culture, African Symbol was a joy to hear your journey an inspiration,Pure clash and done, more strength to you,salute.👑🇯🇲❤️💛💚 Teach Dem bless.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Give thanks

[@realpasapasachannel5845]

Thanks teach dem” I appreciate you for this interview, “sweet son aka African symbol” one of the person why I am successful, remember going to school st Benedict’s, I used to see him every day, my ambition was to be successful just like him he used to drive a Volvo the only one in mobay at the time his son was my classmate, almost 40yrs later the man sill successful, I am very surprised the government haven’t given him a National award for all he done for the development of the yutes of mobay and contribution to the music, it puzzled me, thanks again teach 🙏🏿

[@Badboytrevor]

Everything you said about this man is so true, he should’ve gotten many awards from the government, for his humanitarian work plus all the charities, music i done a lot of works at his building on Homber Avenue mobay great man legend

[@breakingnewsonsocialmediat8809]

True

[@Chrisgoldfinger638]

💯

[@Moneymike435]

You couldn’t have said it better bro

[@user-zf6xz8yn5r]

You know Rasta always get a fight a lot of persons I see getting awards from the government haven’t done contribute 1 percent of what this man do for his country in bringing reggae music to word globally and his contribution to many yutes programs Jah Jah

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Give Thanks Teach Dem, What ah great great interview. A lot of people are saying they want a part 2, so much other tings I didn't even get to mention. I talked with Mikey Merican who live a south Florida one of mi family who did remind me of some more tings. Give thanks to all di love and everyone who watch di interview blessings.

[@moniquethompson8388]

Symbol yuh always mek mi feel proud fi seh Mobay a wi place.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@YUMUHURU]

Greetings Teach. Dis breddah yah mek mi feel proud to be a Jamaican. Di man have a certain benevolence about him, so sincere. Nuff respect I yah.

[@TeachDem]

Good observation

[@Chrisgoldfinger638]

@@TeachDemnuff respect teach I would love to see a “ George phang” interview u be the best person to give him a real interview Jah know, big up the i self

[@TeachDem]

@Chrisgoldfinger638 funny thing is, that was to happen along time ago but it hasn't. One of these days though

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@miltonthomas5517]

This man should be recommended for a National Award...

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@mikecowan-tu6up]

Most definitely 👍

[@djgenius626]

Agreed

[@rickytan7609]

Love the love this man have for the sound culture and Jamaica youths, humble man people would never know he so successful 🙌🏾 💯🇯🇲

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@peterv6025]

Wonderful interview. Respect to African Symbol. I'm a church man all mi life and neva guh a nuh dance but mi have respect fi di culture. Tremendous respect Teach. This is a treasure trove and a repository for our music and culture. Keep up the good work sir.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@djfirekurly2155]

This man deserves a community award for his outstanding contributions to the development of the youths.

[@TeachDem]

Agree

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@owenallen8086]

SPEAKERS WAS MADE FROM STEEL DRUM , I REMEMBER HIM AS A LITTLE YOUTH GROWING UP. ALWAYS A HUMBLE ELDER 🎉❤

[@jano286]

Thanks for this interview. It makes me so proud. I used to be a little youth over that yard watching all the names he spoke about. I lived across the street on Duke St. He's always been a Humble Don. Been rich but never a flosser. Jarret park was my favorite African Symbol Dances. Thanks again, GREAT INTERVIEW

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@alanzocampbell8581]

Teach Dem ...Only you alone can locate dem (Historical vibration )ya Bro. Symbol...Represent fi all ghetto youth. Biggest sound system me ever see string up. Pieces ,Kangol, Electroforce and Ticka music dem time deh. Big up Herbert Morrison Comprehensive ...a.k.a.Compre. Was there 84 to 89.More Life SYMBOL. Rasta Love.

[@Baddageneral]

Real Mobay Legend, Father African Symbol Himself.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@horgrah6382]

Big up Teach this is the interview I have been waiting for Big up African symbol this man have done so much for the development of the Sound system Culture and the reggae music and get no recognition

[@likkleblessnation810]

Because he always humble n never look hype so his works went unnoticed but everyone knows

[@horgrah6382]

That's why I am very happy when man like Teach Dem interview him on his platform so that the world can see his contribution to the Development of the sound system culture so that he can atleast get some Credit

[@likkleblessnation810]

@@horgrah6382 dat is it. N I wouldn't even know he still dealing with music. I'm a have to go see him n thank him for what he done for me back in the days as a youth

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@breakingnewsonsocialmediat8809]

I watch a few dances in England and America I see all these men throwing away hundreds of bottles of Champagne wetting up others, wanted to show people they are rich and when I see a successful man like symbol at dance this man just be drinking a bottle of water he’s a multimillionaire, so I asked myself the question what these men trying prove throwing away Champagne!

[@rickytan7609]

💯💯

[@realpasapasachannel5845]

Poor people pretending to be rich, and rich people pretending to be poor, who you think is wiser?

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@Samplefive1966]

Apart from bass odyssey, African symbol is one of best country sound system out of Jamaica

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@bundung5463]

Yeah man, as yutes in West Kingston, we heard about African Symbol as the big country sound. Unfortunately, i never went to 1 of their dances. But rated the sound on a different level based on their cassettes.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@winstonrose8980]

Welcome to Mobay dis man afri synbol should getta national award for contribution to di music bizniz

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@devonjohnson4597]

Teach them, this interview is a breath of fresh air, your interviews are always top of the top and full up of vibes and history and also knowledge of so many different things. Big respect to African symbol boss,fada symbol he is really a tower of everything a real community man. Just wish if all the youths them from mobay and surrounding could listen to fada symbol n let we build back the love with music and sports in Jamaica, fada symbol talking about how African symbol beat up all the town sounds and I'm a town man and I don't vex r feel anyway because he is a real champion and Jamaica needs many more like fada symbol. Thanks Teach them for a world of history from fada symbol, just watching it let me proud of the both of you. Jamaica 🇯🇲 big up 👆

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@skripcha6336]

It was only this morning i was telling a brethren about African Symbol Soun'System & FootBall Team ... Nuff respect Teach Dem

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@stack986]

Mo-Bay man them money always tall, so they can afford any dubplate as a Kingston sound. We just not as braggadocious as a town man 😅😂

[@pedrobroome8076]

This man is one of the biggest sound men in the world

[@clarenceroach5805]

One love,What happens to King Quaker sound system?we used to go down to Standard warf to dance.Just a thought.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@Jusdgreat]

I never knew drum pan sound was real, I thought it was just a saying...

[@kelsonalleyne]

Teach dem great outtaview with a treasure in dance hall business African symbol is a legendary sound system 😊

[@richrootzmedia8790]

Yes Family African Symbol International sound from Mobay, Jamaica 🇯🇲 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 One Love ❤️

[@supersonicmac4233]

Big and play heavy mi g 🔥🔥

[@tajmarjackson2930]

Fadda Symbol has a musical music, rich history

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

yes Jahwise Give Thanks family

[@bambue2946]

Teach Dem you have to find someone to make a Movie about African Symbol, His journey sounds like a made for Movie. Jah Bless I & I

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@nekovero93]

Wow!!! What a nice interview, one of the best so far. He looks so young to be coming from that era. Such humility, ho esty, clarity, ambition, philanthropist, smart, mentor, too many adjectives/superlatives. Teach, thank you!!!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@lancegreen8833]

Mr Symbol is a humble man whom i personally know,he doesn't talk much ,kindhearted man ,great interview .

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@ashlynella6227]

I use to see this man every day and not known he was this great where i worked he would come by sometimes he looks like him no have a dime blessing mr symbol

[@user-or4ru2hy9s]

Assets for days

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

This is such an inspiration. This Bredda is serious!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@stevec4040]

Symbol is one of the smartest Man, Always a Hold it Up 🇯🇲

[@lloydrichards7875]

What a sweet sweet interview! Big up Maas Desmond! A miss our encouraging conversations at the Pelican. Make “Dub Hill” a brand! Regards. 👏🏽

[@user-jm4jk1bf2d]

This I would say this one of the best interview I see you do this a good man. Blessings 🙏. Symbol

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@Montycri]

Mr Harvey must get African symbol in the Guinness book of w.records.

[@mikecowan-tu6up]

This interview is fire 🔥 love this interview tonight one African Symbol

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@travisbrown9566]

Ticka was di sound inna dem time deh, Electro force, ghetto international, a think peices to.

[@tonybarrett4741]

an Kangol

[@moniquethompson8388]

Don’t forget Kangol.

[@DJCAMRAN]

SYMBOL WAS THE SOUND OF ALL SOUNDS

[@meanscorpio7999]

those was radio sounds with names and tunes system wise a symbol

[@misterp3609]

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[@jamone2010]

Thanks! Yow teach a wa kind a 1hr thing them ya from we yard to work a 45min and when we start working nothing less than 12 hrs worth of Driving suh mi nuh know wa kind a miracle you can work fi we lol. Love this THIS MAN SHOW ME SEH ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE YOU CAN ONCE YOU GET UP AND START

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@donmowatt7895]

Yes teach,this man is one of the pride of montego bay, he spent loads of money ,on the sound system, the football and net ball team, so we honor you for highlighting him.

[@wesleymiller9026]

What a man full of humility ...Great story ,great lesson..Honours fadda symbol

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@pablot7049]

Nice interview Teachdem, the Rasta seems to be a humble lion.

[@patrickjones4389]

Fadda symbol it’s blessing to see the i from the mobay , teach keep up the great work

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@travisbrown9566]

Mash up Jarrett park back in di days . I man goh Granville all age to. Mrs Houghton was the principal at that time. Big up Symbol.🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇲.

[@esorkinc4011]

Never knew African Symbol was such a great institution. Great works Fada Symbol

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@JustisHype]

Big up Teach. Great episode again. I met the electrician and engineer for the sound Mikey around 2000. He gave me nuff symbol cassette and taught me the history. Great to hear from the man himself.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@JP-dq8vq]

Blessed love Teach Dem words can't express how much I respect and appreciate the the reasoning. The days of the sound systems great memories.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Givethanks

[@Morgan-vp8is]

Teach them, interview tough!! One your best so far. Respect to Mr symbol for all the things he has done, yet so HUMBLE ,real hero.........!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@Stretch448]

Aahhhh, mi longtime brethren Symbol! Original mobay days.. Senior school, St Benedict, Harrison Memorial. When symbol string up back then, Jarrett park cork, damali Beach cork, club inferno cork. It was a sight to behold. The size of African symbol sound was impressive on many levels. Symbol is a cool, kind ,genuine bredda. Many youths and families have benefitted from his kind heart. Protect this Jamaican (not just mobay) treasure....Blessings upon blessings mi brethren

[@amakandigbo2587]

I had pleasure to meet African Symbol in Coral Gardens Mobay...What a Great Man he is...A true Lion Heart ! ❤💚🖤🇯🇲👑💯

[@davidjeffrey7447]

Nuff respect teach dem for sharing the journey of African symbol. The journey and history is great. Keep on doing what you are doing and wishing you continued success with your business. I just love his achievements and accomplishments.

[@likkleblessnation810]

Greetings. Jah know fada sweet son African symbol owner n boss was a real don and was one of the richest sound man and I guess he didn't get to remember Mikey merican was also one of the selector with big Joe. And with white mice from mobay there was also junior history n likkle guardie as mobay entertainer. That was the first n only big sound start giving me the opportunity at 15 years old to be on the sound as early starter with likkle guardie I was little Wayne with white mice general Leon lady g echo minott admiral Bailey lieutenant stitchie and wolfman n pad Anthony and general Jah Mikey n more. Honestly as a youth I use to eat food I was fifteen n got the opportunity to build my craft n got experience but couple years after I migrated. Nuff respect sweet son aka African symbol boss. Me n pardy now in Canada also big Joe we all became resident people here n still link even today day

[@peeba7921]

I hear that but Admiral , Stichie , Wolfman and the others was never assigned to the sound they worked as guests Dee jays on the sound because the sound never had no big DJs to represent it

[@likkleblessnation810]

@@peeba7921 no they were only on call like. When the sound a play out n in clash the original people were junior history even though he was with ticka too ,,white and black mice little guardie n I little Wayne but I was from sav n only fifteen n had other engagement so I'm not always there. But echo n Leon n Lady g was also a regular with major Lloyd n Paddy n couple more youth from mobay but I forgot some names

[@likkleblessnation810]

@@peeba7921 you're right bro g

[@God777Fire]

Big up Little Wayne, always a check for the I. More life, big up Chrissy Banton

[@God777Fire]

Big up Little Wayne

[@WesleyJohnson-qq4mf]

African Symbol dances where like stage shows. The most artiste pass through.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings

[@clevelandwilliams9160]

Respect teachdem also African symbol, for this piece of Jamaica 🇯🇲 dancehall history, my part of the interview is when mr symbol spoke about vinyl albums and 45records, that when Jamaica 🇯🇲 studios went wrong,they followed the rest of the world 🌎, they took our assets n run with it ,put our eggs in one basket, got caught in Internet, no more control over our music anymore, Internet is good for business, but sounds system n vinyl is Foundation for our culture n future generations Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@clevelandsylvester4064]

Yes boss,big interview, you need to interview ticka earl (from ticka sound),and lloyd george young(from pieces sound)

[@TeachDem]

Will try

[@brianmorrison6637]

This was refreshing. Faada Symbal your humbleness speaks volumes. Teach....as usual ur ting tun up.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@startwithself4799]

Dem man yah make mi proud a mi town original montegonian .

[@davidhenry8056]

I heard about this sound but never knew the real historical attributes of this majestic story everything about this man is huge I enjoy interview like these

[@devonstewart6981]

Classic interview African Symbol blessings everytime rasta family yard man 🍻🍻👍🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@richardbrooks6452]

About time original Mobay sound respect .

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@Juju68224]

When symbol play back then street lights dim glass window crack

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@LisaLewis-dk5bz]

African Symbol very nice n humble person ❤ 💚 💛

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@wesleymiller9026]

Him resemble Jimmy Cliff......This man is so versitile and committed ...Give this man a National award😊

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@carlgowe705]

I remember when he used to come chilling out at damarly beach daily and he brought a brand new aska

[@dlyfestyle9170]

Isuzu aska

[@garrethallen8713]

Teach, Keith Badas Tomlinson that he spoke about was one of the best midfielder from Western Jamaica in the 90’s real General. Herbert Morrison Comprehensive High at the time.

[@alanzocampbell8581]

Not 90s ...80s for sure. Original Compre. Dem time deh Baddas ,Hector Wright and Tonto make things easier for Mr Whitely ...Seba Wong could never save Russia dem time deh.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

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@@alanzocampbell8581 Blessings family

[@starrdigga]

Wow Teach big up. African Symbol respect.

[@adlaistew]

As a member of African Symbol FC….proud to see this interview. Big up Big Joe, Mickey and all fellow footballers ( too many to name )

[@nolanbrown6699]

Great indepth interview Teach Dem again AFRICAN SYMBOL REAL WARRIORS 🎉🎉🎉

[@courtneysteele1610]

Love this interview we need more of these people like this in our island. Respect king.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@user-mq7hr5bp2f]

Can't memo if I ever listen. Symbol. But this interview paint a very good picture of this reggae icon. Teacha. OD

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings

[@estivansamuels236]

I man use to go listen twilight play against all those big sounds.from kingston in my time. So I certainly fulljoy this interveiw put a smile to my face nuff respect to African symbol would have love to hear that sound but I left Jamaica by then nuff love my African bro.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@rawpah4680]

Mi like dah elda yah! More strength fiah man! One a di best interview dem! Mi no know di rass and mi wah come hold a one rems wid di dog!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@jahkimjavlin5555]

🔥🔥🔥🔥Powerful History me glad me stop and listen…

[@kevintownsend8738]

Big up African Symbol...nice interview Teach Dem

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@slim.vipermusic4047]

You need to interview Bobby chemist from electroforce he his. One of the Pioneer in soundclash in Jamaica and montego Bay

[@TeachDem]

Will try

[@zenie554]

Another great interview! Teach them, you're the best, continue the great work!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@trevorbrown3884]

I Iove his history of how the 😮drum pan sound terminology came to be .

[@kulchad8488]

Yes Teach!!! Was looking forward for this one, nuff Raspect 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@B1FORLIFE]

Big up yuh self TeachDem the patriot 🇯🇲✊🏿

[@wanthall7844]

Legendary sound, remembered Symbol with San, Pinchers ,Lecturer and Ninja tha mixer, great clashes with Scorpio and Peoples Choice with Charlie Chaplin, btw , Observer Lawn was the spot

[@djgenius626]

Teach dem what can I say bro,,, the Sky the limit, I stop talking I just sit back and wait!! Thanks again!! Great and ambitious man!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@Robert-ci1sm]

Big up Teach dem great interview, this is one of your best, part two 2 please , I use to love this sound

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@stransport1716]

BIG UP YU SELF EVERY TIME TEACH DEM!!! WELCOME TO MOBAY!! PROUD MONTEGONIAN. BIG UP BIG JOE AND THE WHOLE AFRICAN SYMBOL CREW. RICHIE SYMBOL MUCH LOVE 🔥🔥🔥 NEXT - KANGOL , TICKA MUSIC , ELECTRA FORCE FROM SALEM AND PIECES.

[@justvibesmuziq8459]

Teach them always go dig up some man from far down inna history!! 😂

[@devonstewart6981]

Great African symbol sweet son still looking great rasta do nuff fi youth n youth blessings everytime

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

givethanks family

[@beverleyclarke7327]

I was working in the bar at damali beach at the time of its opening. Symbol played ▶️ and Sweet Son would stand in a one corner by himself. Looks like he likes his own company.

[@DJWizzzle]

The great African Symbol…biggest sound inna history!! Dem man yah have box fi box yuh!!

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@rastingle]

Waaw...my high school Harrison was beside this great sound..Razor from symbol coach us as youth...bigup Symbol...blessup Teachdem

[@moniquethompson8388]

Cottage road.

[@TeachDem]

Blessings Sir Tingle

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@bancroftmckenzie3628]

Symbol affrican my friend mobay blessings remember them days when you use to drive the little Fargo truck work at the airport blessings 🙌 brother

[@tappatingz1833]

African symbol qualify for honor and national recognition blessing

[@delroygreen945]

One love my brother African Symbol ❤️ 🎉😊. Nice to see 👀 your interview God bless. 👍.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

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[@affoyawint5091]

Big up teach dem mi fulljoy this interview big up Mr symbol... Nth less than bbc 3

[@steadmanshearer5648]

Symbol remember Jah Jah Yute was u yard boy artiste who paint down your houses in Carol Garden and Iron shore Ranking pumpkin is your woman the Japanese daughter

[@winstonbarnes1001]

Knowledge increase more strength Symbol respect Teach dem

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@michaelfyffe6607]

What ah sweet interview!!❤

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@dehlainew]

Great interview Teach Dem, humble individual Mr Symbol.

[@MrGreen-fq9em]

Blessings Teach. I must commend you for doing a wonderful job of bringing to the forre the Greats in our entertainment industry. I have learned so much from watching your interviews. You are doing a great job of archiving our rich and storied entertainment history. I was watching a program today on Stuart Nelson. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that he was a Jamaican and that he actually wrote the song "I miss you." i am beginning to realize how little some of us know about the Greats who have passed on. I don't know if it's in your plans, but i think it would be a good idea to do a series on Jamaican entertainers who contributed significantly to the culture and have passed on. BLESSINGS.

[@AfricanSymbolEnt]

Blessings family

[@MrBran2326]

Wonderful interview Teach Dem..Fadda Symbol nuff respect.

[@damionwillis3072]

Teach dem let the great massage reach dem

[@pablot7049]

JAH CREATION is a big sound system with its own generator attached to the sound truck, i would like to hear what Symbol think about that sound

[@owenallen8086]

ALL OF THOSE MEN,CAME AFTER SYMBOL, THIS MAN OWN A FLEET OF DUMP TRUCKS. THE GOVERNMENT DESTROYED THIS MAN, AT THE BEHEST OF THE U.S GOVERNMENT 😢