Jamaican dancehall icon Adidja Palmer, popularly referred to as Vybz Kartel or Worl Boss, is reportedly planning a large live performance in Accra this December, marking what could possibly be his first main efficiency on the African continent.
In line with Ghanaian sports activities broadcaster Gary Al-Smith, the dancehall veteran has made early inquiries concerning the availability of the Accra Sports activities Stadium, a 40,000-seater venue that has beforehand hosted native music heavyweights akin to Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. If confirmed, the occasion would turn out to be one of many largest world live shows to happen in Ghana this 12 months.
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The announcement follows a sequence of collaborative moments between Vybz Kartel and Ghana’s personal dancehall kingpin, Shatta Wale. In December final 12 months, Shatta Wale was billed to carry out at Vybz Kartel’s extremely anticipated homecoming live performance, following the Jamaican star’s launch from jail.
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Kartel, who served 13 years behind bars, was freed after Jamaica’s Court docket of Attraction overturned his homicide conviction and determined in opposition to a retrial. His first post-prison live performance, held at Jamaica’s Nationwide Stadium with a capability of 35,000, was described as a “worldwide dancehall revival.”
Through the explosive occasion, Shatta Wale thrilled followers with a variety of his hit songs, together with his world collaboration with Beyoncé on Already. On the finish of his efficiency, Vybz Kartel publicly honoured Shatta Wale by crowning him the King of African Dancehall.
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Earlier Kartel occasions have featured internationally acclaimed acts like Popcaan and Skillibeng—each of whom have collaborated with American megastars akin to Nicki Minaj and DJ Khaled. Trade insiders imagine a equally high-profile lineup could possibly be assembled for the Ghana live performance, solidifying Accra’s rising standing as a world music hotspot.
If all goes as deliberate, Vybz Kartel’s December present in Ghana guarantees to be some of the memorable nights within the nation’s musical calendar.
