#everyBODYplayahmas

BODY-POSITIVE MOVEMENT USES INTERNATIONAL BODY SHAMING EPISODE TO INSPIRE CHANGES TO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL COSTUME PRODUCTION TORONTO, ONT. (APRIL 2018) – When #everyBODYplayahmas (EBPAM) founder, full-figured model Nadelle travelled to participate in this year’s Jamaica Carnival, she didn’t know that it would spark a positive change for her movement, as well as ignite an international body shaming event that placed her image and costume as the target of unwarranted negative attention. The online episode—that has now attracted thousands of views, likes, and hateful remarks—is now being used as fuel to inspire positive changes for full-figured costuming in Caribbean Carnivals around the world. On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, a post from Jamaican publication The Jamaica Star was the beginning of what seemed to be an endless stream of mean-spirited commentaries and punchlines. It was a photograph of a pretty masquerader...wearing a costume that the majority deemed to be “not h...

The Carnival bell has officially rung in Toronto. On Saturday, March 17th, Venom Carnival was the first band to launch for Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2018. With 14 sections and models showing a variety of options on stage, Venom Carnival put on a full show for the audience.  Here are some snapshots from the runway!  Congrats to Venom Carnival on your growth, and #everyBODYplayahmas wishes you continued success in your second year as a mas band!  Section #1: Hieroglyphics Produced By:  @2getheras1fam Plus Model & Section Leader Carnival Brand Ambassador Section #2: Koru By:  @kiandtheband Azalea Hart | Carnivlog Section #3:  Henna By:  @cottonkandyent Section #4:  Acuarela By:  @rebelliennedesigns   Full bra coverage at the back.  Section #5:  Calavera By:  @novel_mas Another good option for fu...

So let me tell you where I started! Thank you for visiting #everyBODYplayahmas! My name is Nadelle and I have been a Carnival junkie since I first played mas in 2005. Caribana 2005  I have traveled throughout Canada, the US and the Caribbean to various carnivals and always have the time of my life! Trinidad Carnival 2008 - Carnival Monday Trinidad Carnival 2008 - Carnival Tuesday #everyBODYplayahmas was created because over the years I heard many women say they did not have the "body" to play mas. Mas is for everyBODY... everyBODY should feel comfortable taking part in the revelry and having a good time. Caribbean Plus Model - Caribbean Plus Fashion Week - Trinidad 2014 In 2014, I participated in the Caribbean Plus Fashion Week in Trinidad for the Carnival Plus Model segment of the runway show. Trinidad Carnival 2017 - Carnival Monday  I have made it my personal mission to encourage all women to step outside of the constraints that h...