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Made in The Bahamas Event Highlights Bahamian Excellence

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – During the final weekend of July, the Nassau Cruise Port Amphitheater was vibrant with the sights, sounds, and flavors of local talent for the annual event, Made In The Bahamas, hosted by Kalik.

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3 weeks ago

July 30, 2026

Denielle Miller

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – For the second year in a row, Kalik and the Nassau Cruise Port have joined forces to present made in The Bahamas.

This event, held this past Saturday, serves as a cultural showcase centered around food, beverages, and music.

It boasts an impressive lineup of both legendary and emerging local talents, including K.B, Nishe L.S., Kenyatta Taylor, Z da Energy, Ghetto Pikney, and others.

After his debut performance on the grand amphitheater stage, I engaged in a candid conversation with Ghetto Pikney.

He shared that he takes great pride in his performances, and is already evaluating ways to enhance the audience’s experience for the next time he hits a stage.

Ghetto Pikney – Recording Artist

“I definitely got to work on crowd control and my stage presence, and I guess you know I have to put that in Chat GPT.”

Brand representative for Kalik, Stephan Rolle, says that the focus of this event is on enhancing the community, adding it is important to note that the emphasis is not solely on the performers, but also local entrepreneurs.

Stephan Rolle – Brand Representative, Kalik

“So we have like iissaBahamianbey, we have so many other people out there who are just mixing their own cocktails.”

Assistant Events Manager for the Nassau Cruise Port Iesha Rolle says that they’ve maintained their collaborative efforts with Kalik, owing to the brand’s dedication to empowering locals through culture, conservation, and music.

She also highlights this initiative goes beyond merely showcasing Bahamian talent, it represents Bahamian excellence.

Iesha Rolle – Assistant Events Manager, Nassau Cuise Port

“In many interviews you spoke to me and told me that the amphitheater was created for Bahamians to do this exact same thing. Would you say that made in The Bahamas continues this mantra for the Nassau Cruise Port?“

“Absolutely, it reinforces it for us we are five years now in the game of pushing local artist, and Nassau Cruise Port being the place to be…”