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| Reggea Donn sa | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Reggae |
| Location(s) | Mauritius |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Founded by | OSB Co Ltd , Live N Direk Entertainment |
Reggae Donn sa is a reggae music festival held in Mauritius. Reggea Donn sa was first held in 2005, and has since become one of the largest Reggae music festival in the Indian Ocean. [1] [2]
| Year | No. Visitors | Date | Headliners | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 May | Gentleman, Rass Natty Baby, Linzy Bacbotte, The Prophecy, Jason Heerah, Lin | Stade Germain Comarmond, Bambous | |
| 2011 | 05 November | Special Women Edition Etana, Linzy Bacbotte, Malkijah, Laydee, Jahna Ranks, Grace Barbe | Stade Germain Comarmond, Bambous | |
| 2010 | 27 November | Nuttea, Yaniss Odua, Shao Boana, Malkijah, Menwar, OSB Crew, Ras Minik ek Cool Is I, Rasinn, Chalice Man, Ras Ricky, Mercenary | Stade Germain Comarmond, Bambous | |
| 2009 | 18,000 | 09 May | Tiken Jah Fakoly, OSB Crew, Rasinn, MDZ, Jakim, Mr. Snype | Stade Anjalay |
| 2008 | 26 April | Morgan Heritage, OSB Crew, Ras Nininn, Blackowes, Ras Ricky, Jahrimba, Linzy Bacbotte Tian | Stade Anjalay | |
| 2006 | 06 May | Steel Pulse, Ras Ricky, Natir Chamarel, Tian, DaggerKilla, Ras Mayul, OSB Crew, Blacrod Brothers | Stade Sir Gaëtan Duval, Rose-Hill | |
| 2005 | 13 August | Daddy Mory, Pierpoljak, Natir Chamarel, OSB Crew, Tian | Maryse Justin Stadium, Reduit |
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