Montego Bay, Jamaica — After a striking return to the music scene in April with her new EP, rising dancehall star Shaneil Muir brought the flava on and off the stage at Reggae Sumfest 2025 as she feted her hometown crowd with a special meet and greet, courtesy of Pepsi Cola Jamaica (PCJ).
Shaneil brought her fiery vibe inside the Pepsi booth to take pictures and engage with fans following her performance on the big stage.
The Montegonian ‘top gyal’ who was riding high from the energy of the rapt audience singing her lyrics back to her expressed that she was eternally grateful for her fans who have been supportive even after a long hiatus.
“My message is gratitude,” She said as she described the pop up with Pepsi as way to show up for the people who show up for her. “I want fans to know that I appreciate them and this journey wouldn’t be possible without them.”
For the Secured singer, coming home to perform at the biggest event in reggae and dancehall wasn’t just another gig. It was also deeply personal because performing her crowd favourites to a receptive audience, and getting the chance to connect with fans was like a reassurance of her demand in the music industry. And the entire experience validated her earlier decision to take a break and refresh her mind and her creativity.
“The feedback has been incredible. Fans both at home and abroad have been showing so much love, whether in person at shows or online.” She said.
Shaneil Muir entertained patrons and media during her meet and greet at the Pepsi booth
Additionally, Field Marketing Manager at Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Magnolia Vanegas expressed that the company was honoured to make dancehall night an extra special one for some fans by hosting the pop up.
“As the premier non-alcoholic beverage sponsor of Reggae Sumfest, our focus, through the bold ‘Flava is On’ campaign, is to celebrate Jamaican culture, youth and authenticity. From this experience we wanted fans to be able to connect with her like never before.Pepsi is proud to continue championing experiences like this for Jamaicans.”
Meanwhile, the singer continues to soak up all the love since her return and as for her next steps, she said, “Right now, I’m focused on performing, creating visuals, and staying aligned spiritually. There are some exciting international shows coming up that I’ll be announcing soon.”
She has been re-energised since releasing Echoes of Her and wants everyone to know that,“The past few months have been a blessing. Releasing the EP felt like a personal and creative reset, and the support I’ve received reminds me of my purpose in music.”
