Comfort can limit growth. “It’s good to keep the house, but you will always be comfortable at home.” — Bolaji Kareem, Regional Head of West Africa, Empire. Speaking on the Africa Rising: Building Bridges Between Caribbean and Afrobeats panel, Kareem challenged Jamaicans to think beyond their comfort zones, especially in the age of Artificial Intelligence. He urged artistes and event promoters to push their music internationally and build collaborations outside of Jamaica. #IslandMusicConference #JamaicaObserver #IMC2026 #Jamaica