Spice & Tarrus Riley Steal the Show: City Splash 2025 Thrills Despite Minor Hiccups

Spice rolled in on a bike and delivered an electrifying set, Tar rrus Riley owned the stage, Valiant impressed, and Popcaan apologized on Instagram after technical issues. Over 20,000 fans turned out to celebrate Caribbean culture at Brockwell Park

Spice made a bold entrance on a bike (Photo: Stony Johnson)

City Splash 2025 once again delivered a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, drawing over 20,000 attendees to Brockwell Park in South London with a stellar lineup headlined by top Jamaican artists.

Tarrus Riley stole the spotlight with a commanding set alongside his Black Soil Band. The reggae star masterfully engaged the crowd, blending poise and charisma as he treated fans to a mix of classics and fan favorites.

Dancehall queen Spice turned heads with a dramatic entrance, riding onto the stage on a bike before launching into a fiery performance of “Romantic Mood.” Her set was packed with surprises and crowd interaction, with her dancers adding to the vibrant display that had the audience fully engaged.

Popcaan, the evening’s headliner, brought his signature energy to the stage, though his performance was delayed due to technical issues. The Unruly Boss later took to social media to apologize, writing: “To my true fans in London, I’m sorry about last night and how things ended. I’ll make it up.”

Valiant impressed with a live band set, delivering hits like “North Carolina,” “Lumbah,” and “Down,” while testing the UK ladies’ response to tracks like “Ugly” from his recent EP. The crowd responded with love and enthusiasm.

Teejay also lit up the stage, joined by Jamaican dancer Gabbidon and others, delivering a string of hits led by his crossover anthem “Drift.”

Valiant, the UK girls love the "Ugly" singjay

Ghanaian-born rising star Moliy made her City Splash debut and shook up the crowd with her viral hit “Shake It To The Max,” marking one of the night’s standout moments.

Other Jamaican acts, including Ras-I, also had their time to shine, though attendees had to navigate overlapping stage schedules as the festival buzzed with non-stop performances.

Despite some technical issues, a packed schedule, and slight delays, the day proved to be another great experience for the Caribbean diaspora in the UK.