Shatta Wale Prophecy Come True on Vybz Kartel’s Release.
Jamaican dancehall musician Vybz Kartel has been released after over a decade behind bars.
Jamaican dancehall crooner Adidja Palmer, known worldwide as Vybz Kartel, has been released from prison after over a decade.
On July 31, a Jamaican court of appeals declined to retry Vybz Kartel on murder charges, paving the way for his release. His release is being seen as a milestone for the global dancehall music genre and its stars, including Ghana’s Shatta Wale.
Shatta Wale is celebrating Vybz Kartel’s release from prison. Photo source: X/JamaicanGleaner, X/Sambaahflex Source: Twitter
Shatta Wale celebrates Vybz Kartel’s release Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been a loyalist of the Free Gaza movement, rallying to free Vyz Kartel despite his criminal background.
The self-styled dancehall king scored a collaboration with the Jamaican star on his 10-track MAALI album, released last year. Their song Mansa Musa became an instant fan Favorite. On social media, Shatta Wale shared a post after Vybz Kartel’s release: “My teacher is free. I can now go to Jamaica in peace. Loyalty over royalty.” In another, he described the release of Vybz Kartel, who declared his love for Ghana in 2020, as a ‘fulfilled prophecy’. The Mansa Musa hitmaker also shared his anticipation of connecting with the Jamaican star after his release.
The musician stated that he was more interested in acquiring wealth and bragged about his business ventures, which included the ride-hailing service, Shaxi.
