Jamaican dancehall artist Adidja Palmer, popularly known as Vybz Kartel, has revealed plans to host his first music concert in December 2024, marking a significant milestone in his career after spending 13 years behind bars.
Speaking during a podcast on Tuesday, Kartel expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event and acknowledged the unwavering support of his fans, who have long awaited his return to the stage.
“I’ve heard the cries of my fans for a comeback concert, and we’re making it happen,” Kartel stated, confirming that preparations for the concert are already underway.
He added that more details about the concert would be released in the coming days, further heightening anticipation.
Vybz Kartel was released from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in downtown Kingston on July 31, 2024, after the Court of Appeal ruled against retrying him and his co-accused for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.
Kartel, along with Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, was convicted in 2014 for the 2011 murder of Williams.
Despite their convictions being upheld by the local Court of Appeal in 2020, the case was taken to the UK-based Privy Council, which overturned the murder convictions on March 14, 2024, citing juror misconduct.
The case was subsequently remitted to the Jamaica Court of Appeal to decide whether a retrial would occur.
As Kartel prepares for his highly anticipated return to the stage, fans and industry insiders eagerly await what promises to be a historic event in dancehall music.
This concert will mark his comeback and symbolise his enduring influence on the genre despite the challenges he has faced.
