‘Real Warrior’: Why Jamaican dancehall legend Turbulence is in Kenya
Jamaican dancehall
legend Turbulence, real name Sheldon Campbell, has described Kenya as his
second home, as he arrived in the country for a series of concerts slated for
Thursday, September 5 and Saturday, September 7.
The ‘Real Warrior’
hitmaker, who became one of the most popular dancehall superstars in Kenya over
15 years ago, arrived in the country earlier this week, expressing his
excitement at being in Kenya and reconnecting with Africa.
"I'm happy to
be home," he told Citizen Digital. "I've always come to Kenya to
chill, enjoy the good vibes. But this time, I took a plane from Jamaica to
Kenya for business; this time, we mean business. I came to work."
An upbeat
Turbulence, sporting strikingly long dreadlocks, heavy gold jewellery, black
designer sunglasses, a rasta-colored hoodie and a black, crocheted rastacap,
exuded energy and readiness as he told of his musical exploits abroad.
"When you
look at some of these big festivals, Sting, the Sumfest, Summerjam, Turbulence
is the man. Go on the internet, you'll find my videos, you'll see my
performances there..." he said.
The ‘Ganja Head’
crooner also compared Kenya to Jamaica, saying that the vibes and the ambience are
basically the same.
"I've been in
Kenya quite a few times. I've been to Kisumu, and Nairobi, and it's always good
vibes. It's a Jamaican vibe. The uptown, the downtown, the middleclass... The
party, people coming together," he said.
He also spoke of
Kenyan dancehall singer Richie Chris, who he spoke glowingly of and said he was
mentoring.
"I know
Richie Chris. I know his songs, he's an upcoming Kenyan artist. He's gonna
mash-up the place, we are working on his career..." he said.
And on Kenyan
ladies, he said, "They have the same vibe, same ambience. Ladies in Kenya
are beautiful, sexy, and intelligent, smart. You cannot have sexy without wit.
I do not like that!"
Turbulence is
known for a number of classic dancehall hits including ‘Ganja Head’, ‘Real
Warrior’, ‘I Love Me’, ‘Ghetto Vibe’ and ‘Extraordinary.’
Kenyans can expect
to catch the Jamaican sensation at Nanyuki's Moran Lounge this Thursday and on
Saturday, Nairobians can experience the Rasta feeling at the Sportsview Hotel,
Kasarani
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