A whole lot of Jamaican artists speak out on the oppressive political system of their country. Apparently, Antigua doesn't appreciate Beenie Man's opinions about the prime minister of Antigua. They claim he was detained for questioning about a work permit, but according to Antigua Sun:
"Allegedly, at a Labour Day rally, Beenie Man called PM Spencer by a particular name and this landed the self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall in hot water with the UPP administration. It is not clear how this implicates future performances of the artiste in Antigua.
At last Saturday night’s event, Davis did make it clear that he would never disrespect the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda because the country had become like a second home to him.
Browne also spoke out against the actions of the authorities in trying to prevent Davis from performing. “When they tried to stop Beenie Man from performing, we got to stand up and say Beenie Man is going to perform tonight,” Browne told supporters.
“I want to say to the Baldwin Spencer administration, we are not afraid of you.
"Comrades, I want to caution you, it is Beenie Man tonight but it is you tomorrow and if you don’t stand up for justice in this country, we are going to have a fundamental problem.”
Browne called on ALP supporters to stand up against victimisation after referring to Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer with derogatory labels."(END OF EXCERPT) Read the rest here: http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=403355077211242008&an=220529097211232008&ac=Local
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