We sat down with this month’s cover star, Adonis Bahamas, to talk about the journey behind the work. Grounded in Long Island and guided by faith, patience, and quiet persistence, she shares her thoughts on beauty, creativity, and the legacy she’s building.

When people hear Adonis Bahamas, what do you want them to feel?
“Grounded. Curious. Connected.”

What don’t people see about your journey?
“The patience. The failures. The push daily just so I don’t give up . The quiet persistence.”

Who is Nikita when the studio is quiet?
“When the studio falls silent, I am still becoming. I am a woman shaped by life’s ropes calm in spirit, restless in motion. I am first a mother to two beautiful children, a steady partner, and a soul always seeking the Lord for direction, grace, and clarity along the way.”

How did Long Island shape your view of beauty?
“Beauty is simplicity, texture, and truth not excess.”

What does resin and sand let you express?
“Depth, memory, and time.”

How do you handle pieces that don’t turn out as planned?
“I learn from them. Sometimes they teach me more than the successful ones.”

What does success look like today?
“Sustainability, creative freedom, and cultural integrity.”

What does the world get wrong about Bahamian art?
“The world often sees Bahamian art as decorative or tropical, but it’s much deeper than that. It carries history, resilience, spirituality, and lived experience,it’s about storytelling, identity, and truth rooted in our culture.”

If your younger self saw this, what would she say?
“Keep going you trusted yourself.”

What do you want Adonis Bahamas to stand for?
“Legacy, authenticity, and evolution.”

What message do you have for young Bahamian creatives, especially girls?
“Your voice matters. Your island doesn’t limit you. Dream big, but stay rooted.”

After eight years away from the album format, A$AP Rocky returns with Don’t Be Dumb, a project that sounds nothing like a comeback and everything like someone moving at his own pace. There is no rush here and no grab for relevance. Rocky sounds settled, confident, and completely uninterested in following rap’s current rules.

The album leans into texture over hooks. Punk energy, warped synths, and jazz tinged moments drift in and out, sometimes messy and sometimes smooth. Rocky floats through it all with ease, rapping less like he is proving something and more like he already knows where he stands.

What makes Don’t Be Dumb work is the space behind it. You can hear the years lived between albums, from fashion to family to personal growth, without him spelling it out. It is reflective without being heavy and stylish without trying too hard.

This is not a project built for instant gratification. It rewards patience. In a genre that moves fast, Rocky reminds listeners that slowing down can still make the loudest statement.

The tagline for season one of this series: Two Sides. One Killer Secret. Two estranged spouses work diligently to solve a violent murder in which each has come to believe that the other is a prime suspect. With one being a detective on the case and the other being a news reporter on the story, it becomes clear that they must use all the resources at their disposal to find the killer as more deaths make it clear that a serial killer is active in the affluent township.

His & Hers is a thriller that captures the suspense of the Alice Feeney novel it is adapted from with changes that tighten certain parts of the plot while giving the viewer a satisfying conclusion with a book accurate twist. Dee Johnson as the showrunner is able to bring her years of experience on television series to deliver a solid limited series that is an engrossing 6 episode binge-watch. The writers are able to keep the tone of Feeney's 2020 book while fleshing out certain characters in a way that helps drive the shifting narrative. The cast, especially the leads Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, supply the audience with gripping portrayals that keep the watcher guessing and makes you want to yell at your screen when you see them doing something that will just make them look more guilty to the others. I found this series entertaining but with the change of the setting in the book from England to America and the narrator for the most part being the Anna character and not Anna and Jack does take away from the rhythm of the story, but doesn’t take away from the reveal. I rate this mini-series a rating of

3 & 1/2 out of 5

If you’re sleeping on Bullard’s Kitchen & Island Eats, consider this your wake-up call. Parked by the Hawksbill Gas Station, this brand-new food truck is definitely one you need to try!

We pulled up on Saturday for their special, “Wings With Me Saturday,” and went all in with the honey garlic wings + cheeseburger combo (because yes… we’re big backs). First of all, the wings? Elite. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in real honey and real garlic (not no bottled sauce.) You could actually taste the freshness, and the flavor hit every bite.

Now let’s talk about the cheeseburger. Simple, classic, and done right. Juicy patty, well seasoned, and satisfying in that “one bite and you’re quiet” kind of way. And here’s the real test: we reheated it later that evening and it was still good. If you know burgers, you know that’s rare.

Overall, Bullard’s Kitchen & Island Eats is 100% worth the stop. With daily specials and flavors that don’t play around, this food truck is one to add to your regular weekly lunch rotation. Pull up hungry....you won’t regret it.

The Salvation Army Field in Freeport came alive on Saturday as young athletes took the field for the Shockwave Elite Player Showcase Scouting Camp.

From the opening drills, the energy was focused and intentional. This wasn’t about flash, it was about fundamentals, discipline, and proving readiness for the next level.

A standout presence at the camp was special guest Donavon Harris, Defensive Backs Coach from Zephyrhills Christian Academy in Tampa, Florida. Harris brought a professional approach to the field, offering detailed feedback and real-time instruction that challenged athletes to think faster and move smarter. His presence elevated the camp from a showcase to a true learning experience.

Among the athletes on display was 17-year-old wide receiver Ethan Robinson, whose confidence and composure reflected exactly why opportunities like this matter. Throughout the day, moments of growth were visible, adjustments made, lessons absorbed, confidence built.

As we captured the action from the sidelines, one thing was clear: this camp was about more than football. It was about access, exposure, and belief in Bahamian youth talent.

Coastin’ with Nikita Turnquest

This isn’t about antennas, frequencies, or nostalgia.

Radio still exists, but for Bahamian youth, podcasts have quietly taken the lead not because they’re newer, but because they feel closer. More personal. More honest. Podcasts don’t talk at you; they sit with you.

Today’s listeners are tuning in on their own time, in the car, late at night, during a walk, while scrolling. It’s no longer about catching a show at a specific hour. It’s about pressing play when you’re ready to listen, not when someone tells you to.

What’s really pulling people in is conversation. The rise of “Safe Space” style podcasts has shifted the tone entirely. These aren’t polished broadcasts or rigid segments. They’re real talks about life, pressure, faith, relationships, money, culture, and identity, the kinds of conversations people wish they were having more often. Podcasts feel like the group chat… just with microphones.

Long-form episodes still matter, but short clips are doing the heavy lifting. A 30 second moment can spark curiosity, start a debate, or send someone straight to the full episode. It’s not about sitting through an hour anymore, it’s about finding that moment that hits and sharing it.

Most importantly, podcasts have given Bahamian voices control of their own lanes. No gatekeepers. No waiting for approval. Creators set their tone, their pace, their truth. Accents aren’t softened. Stories aren’t watered down. Culture isn’t explained, it’s lived.

This shift isn’t about technology replacing tradition. It’s about youth choosing spaces where they feel heard, reflected, and understood.

Radio spoke to the masses. Podcasts speak to us.

And right now, that feels like the difference between noise and connection.