{"id":256100,"date":"2025-10-30T17:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=256100"},"modified":"2025-10-30T17:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:56:16","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-festivals-commission-launches-independence-cape-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-festivals-commission-launches-independence-cape-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Launches Independence \u201cCape Video\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) proudly announces the release of its first-ever Independence video, \u201cCape\u201d by Empress. The music video is launched to celebrate the nation\u2019s 44th Independence Anniversary.<\/p>

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As the executive producer, the Commission decided to feature Empress\u2019s uplifting anthem \u201cCape,\u201d which beautifully embodies the spirit of patriotism, unity, and pride in being Antiguans and Barbudans. The track was chosen as the inspirational soundtrack for this year\u2019s Independence patriotic campaign, which aligns perfectly with the national theme, \u201cSolid, Stable, Soaring.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Honourable Daryll S. Matthew<\/strong>, Minister of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, expressed his full support for the initiative, stating, \u201cI was pleased when the Commission pitched this campaign. It was only fitting to bring this song to life during our Independence celebrations, as it represents who we are as a people: Solid, Stable, and Soaring. We are achieving great things in Antigua and Barbuda and on the world stage, carrying our flag with pride. I have also noted how much our children are gravitating to this song, and I hope this video provides them with a deeper understanding and meaning, inspiring them to do great things while carrying the flag as their cape<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>

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Artist Empress <\/strong>expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, \u201cI am truly humbled that the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission chose my song \u2018Cape\u2019 for this year\u2019s Independence campaign. The flag of Antigua and Barbuda holds deep personal significance for me, and it\u2019s inspiring to know that it resonates with others<\/em>.\u201d\"AThe ABFC encourages all citizens and friends of Antigua and Barbuda to watch the official \u201cCape\u201d video<\/strong> and celebrate the pride, strength, and resilience that define us as a nation. Whether here at home or on the global stage, let us continue to carry our flag proudly, like a cape, as we soar to greater heights.<\/strong><\/p>

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