#DOLLBALLJA was EVERYTHING. In partnership with Connek JA RAGGA went to Jamaica 10/1/22 to build a space of love, sisterhood and SWEAT! To be apart of history and build the only and 1st ball to ever happen in the country of Jamaica is an honor. I've said this before that even if the ball scene isn't your tea it's a huge privilege live in a city or country where these types of safe spaces for queer people are easily accessible. At the #DOLLBALLJA we were able to have the dolls of JA come as they are, show OUT and sweat it OUT under the stars. I'm thankful to all of you who came out, donated to the go fund me, the judges, djs, venue, my Connek JA team and all that continue to support all things RAGGA. BIG UP to the category winners @annaixe @shaunak_fashionista_avoir @__officiallyglynndevon, BEAUTIFUL dolls who walked and left everyone WET like @afromuffinn @1_problembody @i_am_paris_lewinsky @grimm_walkingtall @kimbashy @theunknownnaries_ and to vendors who added even more love to the space like @thestonersbodegaja. You all are my heroes and I'm grateful for your kinship.
We started this journey of bringing events and spaces of love back to Kingston after the COVID pandemic 1st hit and it’s one we couldn’t have done without you all. From our Go Fund Me fundraiser campaign in 2021 where we also raised funds for @wechangeja to Connek gala dinners with @yardyworld @tuna__turner to fundraising parties at @nowadaysnyc in NYC to interviews with @loveinjection.nyc - it has been a long road to make this all happen and we so thankful to all of you who have donated, shared our project, and helped us on this journey. Connek JA is our passion project that we don’t profit from so all your help has meant so much to us.
Blessings - RAGGA NYC