A concert appearance in Portsmouth by controversial dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, is in doubt, according to his manager Junior ‘Heavy D’ Fraser.
The Jamaica Observer is quoting Fraser as saying that Sparta is in danger of losing several overseas appearances this month and March.
“We have a show every week… In Dominica, this coming weekend; Russia, the next weekend; followed by Antigua,” Fraser told the Observer.
The artiste, whose real name is Leroy Russell, was arrested on February 3 on suspicions of participating in a Jamaica lottery scam.
Four other people were arrested with him.
They have not been charged.
The Jamaica Observer reported that Sparta’s attorney, Bert Samuel, as saying police are continuing their investigations into the matter and he is awaiting word from them.
“I won’t hear from them until Wednesday (today),” Samuel told the Observer.
The artiste is expected to headline the concert at the Arbeedee Cinema on February 16.
Sparta’s local gig has drawn widespread criticism from the local religious community who says his songs promote violence.
allu do know ge worshiping de devil rite so y allu wat him to come DA for smfh
Keep that nice natural mystic flowing in Dominica. KEEP SPARTA AWAY, FAR AWAY! Let’s bring a nice group like Morgan’s Heritage instead.
Don’t want to see Possie get like Kingston. That place is bad news!
thank u
Why do pig eating christians have a problem with Tommy Lee? Man just trying to feed his family. If u don’t like his music don’t go but praying to stop him is going overboard, and is downright crazy.
stupessssssssssssssssss ur a fool! if the devil wants to feed ur family with death will u let him? since its his desire,shaking my head
Gazaaaaaaaaa Warn dem you know, warn warn warn dem you know…
Dominicans!!Dominicans you all are much too hypocrite.
Other Jamaican artists have performed in Dominica and there was no outcry.
Pastors and priest destroying our children why don’t you all take a stand on that as a society?
There are more wicked things that that in you all home s on a daily basis why not take a stand on this?
Gaza for life!!!!
Allu making me laugh. . .
Dominica was once a pre-dominantly Christian country and in those days where there were very few criminal activities. I expect there are still many Christians and worshippers in D/ca. No doubt, this is the reason why many spoke against this man and demonstrated against him coming to Dominica.
Continue to stand up for morality and the truth and keep out evil as much as possible in D/ca. The Lord said, “Fear not. I am with you always.” Thanks be to God!
so wats wong with that i cannot understand allu dominicans na not nutting he doin nt becuz that is his name. dominicans these days ehhhhhhh boy
Are you blind and deaf? To begin with his songs breed violence. Now he was arrested, if not yet charged. When the investigation is completed, he may very well be charged in the future. Then all countries will deny him entry. Who wants a man as that in their country to perform to their nationals?
Under the circumstances of this investigation, I do not think the Jamaican authorities will allow him to leave the country.
So you listen to his songs. All who protesting I guess they must have listen too. Smh
let’s support what is right and wholesome for our children and our nation. when a man is talking about shooting people and opening there heads and stomach.. is that what you support? Is that what you standard for? well if it is, don’t feel sorry when you hear of another killed young man. don’t feel sorry when it hits close to home. instead buy his bloody album and play it.
Wow, since when has the people of Dominica become so intolerant of others, they are far worse than in the 70s about Rastafarian at least that what my mother fusses. The thing is that apparently they are transferring their dissatisfaction to this singer. Please get more involved in what has a direct bearing on your wellbeing than some singer that you call the devil when you live in an island known for its practice of Obeah.
You call that intolerant? Where is your mind? You are not thinking straight and/or misunderstood what this issue is all about. Are you playing a game of pretense? Do the reasons have to be explained to you?
There are two issues here. Firstly, the majority of D/cans do not want him to perform in view of his destructive, satanic lyrics. Secondly, he was arrested in Jamaica. Read the article again and digest it so that you can fully comprehend what was stated.
The Natural mind cannot comprehend the things of the spirit.
you stand up for what is right and good. and stop looking at others failures
bad influence on the young mind of our youths just pray god is in control
But Here Them hypocrites……………. ah ah ah…so much obeah dirty people in dominica bcuz an artist is to perform that means thats he is going to??????? make lil demons invoke who is at the show? well i guess everyone who listen or heard a tommy lee songs are acually demons right as we speak, what are you guys trying to imply?
I suppose you are not a hypocrite. Those who object to him coming to D/ca to perform are not responsible for what others do. Stick to the issue, hypocrite.
let’s support what is right and wholesome for our children and our nation. when a man is talking about shooting people and opening there heads and stomach.. is that what you support? Is that what you standard for? well if it is, don’t feel sorry when you hear of another killed young man. don’t feel sorry when it hits close to home. instead buy his bloody album and play it.
So many things are going on in this country and a lot more have passed from Pastors abuse and all and none of these religious groups came out to protest or speak their minds about it.. yet they choose to now for an artist who is being paid by a private business man??
I agree with you those things there more importante and they just not saying nothing. They just Dam Hypocrite!!
chase satan’s disciples way from sweet dominica
we will continue to pray hard hard hard we also have to get laws to bann satanic toys ben10 etc and satanic cartons etc from being shown/sold in our dominica
The prayers seem to be effective.
Satanic toys? Ben 10? Nurse!! Medication please.
To God be the glory, great things he have done.
Keep on praying, Beloved.
The only thing I have to say about this is that I have seen Tommy Lee performances on the net at Sting and those other venues and this dude cannot perform. I listen to the recorded music but the live version is a waste of money.
I see them sokouyant and priests working out their spells of destruction, mayhem and disenfranchisement, then they give credit to their God. They will make certain that no one beats them at their evil games. They are going to ensure that “they” run things here, and not a foreigner (intruding on their grounds). LOL and good riddance to ALL who keep the poor down with malicious intentions. We are awake and are fully aware that this God delusion does not work anymore.
Your point being what? the man (TLS) spreading hate and violence… the church though it is not perfect… the imperfection comes from people, it is still a place of worship and and a sanctuary for the lost. you are always welcome Rastafari.
No one will be denied entry to the church. They will be welcomed with opened arms.
Been there, done that, but thanks for the invitation.
You are in denial of the fact that GOD is at work here. And even if the show does happen, at least we got to see the different religions come together for a common cause.
God works in His mysterious ways. He wants Christian unity. When He is good and ready He will always find a way.
Praise be to God who loves his people despite their flaws that He knows too well.
The fool hath said in his heart that there is no God. Vegeance is his. Life and death lies in the power of your tongue.
the only thing at work here is evil against evil.. simple…
Where is Cabral?
The prayers of Righteous men and women of God Availeth much. Thank God for answered prayers
good we dont need to hear his crap in dominica,do our artist go to jamaica and make any money,my people open up your eyes.
I have seen several artist fro DA peform in JA. SHUT UP.
Tommy lee Sparta will never set foot on this island. Dominica you better believe that. This is a declaration. he will hear about Dominica, he will see it on the news but he will never land here.
AMEN!!!
I DECREE AND DECLARE THAT Tommy Lee Sparta will hear about Dominica but he will never set foot on our beautiful island.TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
The people of God are praying! Let’s see what happens to the concert. God is in control.
SIGNS AND MORE SIGNS that we should NOT have him here in Dominica.
I still don’t think that prevent the artist from performing.
God the father is at work. Continue playing with God!!
You are entitled to both your opinion and position on the matter. However, my concern is if you are so interested in that kind of performance on your island then why don’t you perform in his absence and send the revenues made to him for his legal defenses in JA? That to me is a true and dead-hard fan of these kinds of artists.
WELL go and get HIM
Vallerie,
God will be magnified in every situation. This guy who calls himself uncle demon will see how satan uses men and women, sifts them as wheat and then scatters them all over to place!
whatever you do, don’t be an instrument that the devil will use nor open your soul to his devices especially when it is so easy to do so via the music medium.
always remember that satan was an angel in charge of music, he knows how attractive it can be and knows how to employ it to deceive and lead astray sooo many.
SOOOO SOOOO true!!!!