Japan’s Mighty Crown pumps millions into Hurricane Melissa relief effort in Jamaica

Legendary Japanese sound system Mighty Crown has stepped up to help Jamaicans still struggling months after Hurricane Melissa battered sections of the island in October 2025.

With the 2026 hurricane season fast approaching, Masta Simon of Mighty Crown has already spent millions assisting displaced families, struggling farmers and vulnerable children across several parishes.

The internationally known sound system, which has been on hiatus since 2023, reunited for a charity event in Japan and raised J$20 million to support hurricane relief projects in Jamaica.

The funds were shared among several initiatives, including projects led by Sean Paul, Romain Virgo and Japanese non-profit organisation Link Up JAJA.

Earlier this month, Masta Simon travelled to Jamaica and personally joined relief efforts carried out through Link Up JAJA, providing assistance valued at approximately J$5.8 million.

“It is deeply meaningful for us to be able to deliver the donations entrusted to us by reggae fans, friends, and supporters across Japan to the people and communities that truly need support,” said a statement from Masta Simon.

“We hope to continue strengthening the connection between our two countries through our future activities,” the statement added.

Among the projects carried out was the delivery of housing materials to a Westmoreland mother of eight whose home was destroyed by the hurricane.

In St Elizabeth, 15 women farmers from the Cockpit County of Women group received farming supplies, land clearing support and materials to repair damaged homes and community facilities.

Several families in St Ann also benefited from housing assistance, including residents in Belle Air, Top Hill and Mount Olivet who lost homes or suffered severe hurricane damage.

Mighty Crown also partnered with the St Ann 4H Clubs to assist 21 farmers with chicks, feed, seeds and fertiliser.

Meanwhile, 200 students across St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St James and St Ann received vouchers to purchase textbooks, school bags and other educational supplies.

Masta Simon said the support initiative was driven by the need he witnessed firsthand and expressed hope that it “will help expand support both locally in Jamaica and from Japan for the affected residents who are in desperate need of further support.”

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