Protoje Revives Lost In Time with Historic Two-Day Staging of Elite Reggae

Protoje’s flagship Lost In Time centers Chronixx’s return, welcomes Marley royalty and surprise cameos including Koffee and Armanii, cementing its place among Jamaica’s premier reggae festivals

L-R: Lila Ike, Protoje, Damian Marley & Koffee on stage (Photos: Jamar Cleary, Cavagaughn Edwards)

After a year-long hiatus, reggae superstar Protoje revived his signature Lost In Time Festival, with the third annual staging expanding into a two-day event at Kingston’s Hope Gardens on Saturday and Sunday night.

Curated by Protoje and his team, the festival once again served as a powerful showcase for the “reggae revival” movement. Night one saw Protoje headlining with an energetic, commanding set drawn from his extensive arsenal, while also treating fans to selections from his upcoming seventh studio album, The Art of Acceptance.

Proto welcomed reggae royalty Stephen Marley and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and performed it's first-ever collaboration with Jr. Gong, “At My Feet,” the album’s lead single. The surprises continued as Koffee made a special guest appearance for “Switch It Up.”

The night featured solid performances from reggae veteran Tanya Stephens, Grammy-nominated singer Lila Iké, who commanded the stage in striking blue hues, and Romain Virgo, who delivered a stunning set. Grammy nominted artiste Mortimer impressed with his soulful performance, while rising talents Yeza and Joby Jay each had their moment to shine.

Day two belonged to reggae star Chronixx, who made his long-awaited return to a Jamaican stage for the first time since 2017. Despite a brief technical issue that paused the music for nearly 20 minutes, the crowd kept the energy alive, singing in unison until the sound was restored.

Chronixx, who stepped away from the spotlight for several years before returning with his 2025 album Exile, opened with “Eternal Fire” before igniting the crowd with his 2013 anthem“Here Comes Trouble.” Delivering messages of perseverance and growth, he dedicated selections from Exile to Jamaica. Protoje later joined him on stage for their hit “Who Knows,” marking a passionate highlight of the festival.

Two-time Grammy-nominated singer Jesse Royal energized the audience, while soulful vocalist D’yani showcased his range with tracks including “Live A Little.” He was later joined by rising dancehall star Armanii for their collaboration “Special,” drawing loud cheers from the crowd.

Additional performances came from Royal Blu, Jah-Lil, and reggae singers Naomi Cowan and Jah9, rounding out a diverse and dynamic lineup.

Among the cameos was dancehall’s rising star Armanii. (Photo: Jamar Cleary)

With its third staging earning widespread praise for organization and production quality, Lost In Time once again cemented its place as one of Jamaica’s premier reggae festivals with many already predicting an expansion to three days and continued international growth in the near future.