NiaFlix: Dancehall Queen

This month’s NiaFlix screening is carrying forward the energy of Carnival season and taking you to Kingston, Jamaica in the 1990s for a cult classic that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

About the Film

Dancehall Queen (1997) story follows Marcia Green (Audrey Reid), a struggling single mother and street vendor who’s doing her best to survive in a city pulsing with danger and desire. Faced with threats from a notorious local thug known as Priest (Paul Campbell) and an uncomfortable situation involving a wealthy man’s inappropriate interest in her teenage daughter, Marcia reaches a breaking point.

But she doesn’t back down. Instead, Marcia reinvents herself, becoming the enigmatic “Mystery Lady” by night and entering a high-stakes dancehall competition. What follows is a fierce journey of resistance, transformation, and reclaiming power, all set to the soundtrack of Jamaica’s vibrant dancehall scene.

About the Series

NiaFlix: A Night at the Centre is a monthly movie night series that centers movies, films and black storytellers that showcase Black Artistic Expression. Featuring carefully curated films by multidisciplinary artist Darynel Weekly, each night will transport you through stories that blend nostalgia, art, and culture, giving you that cozy Netflix vibe right at Nia Centre.