The Reggae and Dancehall community is quite elated following, the announcement of Sizzla Kalonji’s reinstated U.S. work permit after a five-year hiatus.
Since the news broke, it has sparked waves of happiness and anticipation. Jamaica Weekly broke the good news earlier this week, igniting sending fans into a frenzy of excitement within the diaspora entertainment circles.
Fans of the Reggae icon were elated to learn that Sizzla, known for his touchy and socially conscious lyrics, will once again be readmitted on American soil. Sizzla’s first performance is scheduled for August 10, 2024, at the Boston Dancehall Reggae Fest Series.
Among those celebrating the news is Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer, whose reaction on social media showcased joy.
“Powers youth Selassie I pickney😇😇,” he wrote via the comment section of Sizzla’s official Instagram account, celebrating the shared joy within the music community.
Meanwhile, amidst the continuous support for Sizzla’s Visa reinstatement, fans started to pour out their concerns towards Bounty’s U.S. work visa being reinstated. Comments posted were;
“Well, it’s about time for them to give Bounty Killer his visa” one said advocating for the deejay to regain the freedom of travelling to the United States, where his presence on the Reggae-Dancehall scene is severely missed.
Rodney Price, more popularly known as Bounty Killer was plagued with challenges regarding international travel. While he celebrated the reinstatement of his U.K. visa last September after a 13-year hiatus, his U.S. visa/work permit remains null. Speculations regarding the reasons behind this prolonged restriction, with Bounty himself suggesting that his association with convicted criminal figure Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke may have played a role, we understand.
In an interview with The FIX, the entertainer shed light on the complexities of his visa situation, clarifying that a minor marijuana charge in the U.S. could not have been the primary factor behind the revocation.
