The Star (Jamaica)

DJ Nicholas is all about family

- KIMBERLEY SMALL STAR Writer

One recurring issue within the entertainm­ent industry centres on the entertaine­r’s capacity to cater to the needs of family, particular­ly when it comes to spending quality time.

This Christmas season, veteran gospel deejay DJ Nicholas looks back at the past year, and relays his elation at the opportunit­y to spend the holiday season with his new family.

“Since the new addition to the family, it’s the first Christmas together,” he told THE STAR.

DJ Nicholas, and his wife Sandra have a three-year-old son named Malachi and a baby girl named Naomi, who is almost a year old.

MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

As a career musician, the job would pull DJ Nicholas away from his family, as he would be booked to perform and minister during the Christmas season.

Last year was it the first time that he was able to spend with his family.

Additional­ly, DJ Nicholas had the joy of witnessing his son beginning to understand the meaning of Christmas.

“When Malachi was younger, he didn’t understand the difference between Christmas and other regular days,” he said.

“Last Christmas, he was three years old, but you could see the excitement and anticipati­on he had for Christmas Day. He knew he would get gifts and that there was something special about it,” he added.

“Even though it is said Christmas is of pagan origin, I use it for its potential for good,” he told THE STAR, addressing previ-

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