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Dancehall star Winky D, currently on a world tour, is expected to curtain-raise for Jamaican superstar Elephant Man on June 24.
The show, scheduled for the Glamis Stadium, is set to attract huge crowds after the organisers C&A Entertainment, who in April hosted the Sean Kingston concerts, have decided to sell the first 1 000 tickets at US$5.
“It’s a people’s show and we want fans to come in their numbers and enjoy the performances. We are delighted that we have signed contracts with Winky D, who is going to open for Elephant Man,” Clint Robinson of C&A Entertainment said.
Winky D, born Wallace Chirumiko, is on a whirlwind tour that took him to Australia, Canada and the United States.
Lovingly called “Di Bigiman” by his adoring fans, he is a sure hit when it comes to upstaging international acts.
His best show to date was when he performed at the Harare International Festival of the Arts with a live band.
However, even with backtracks “Di Bigiman” is no pushover as he is full of energy.
But the question is, he going to match the Elephant Man, who is also known as “The Energy God”?
Only time will tell but Elephant Man has to come prepared for a showdown.
Dancehall followers will recall that Elephant Man – born O’Neil Bryan on September 11, 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica – was christened Elephant Man because of his big ears.
He started his musical career as a member of the Scare Dem Crew, but was to later leave them to pursue a solo career.
Feature articles about him highlight his unique trademarks; dyed yellow-orange hair, a unique low-key voice, an energetic stage performance which includes jumping, running and sometimes climbing on stage props and monitors and a slight lisp.
Elephant Man got his big international break in 2004 when Puma signed him on for their 2004 Olympics campaign where they used his single “All Out” as its anthem.
He has collaborated with the likes of Wyclef Jean, P Diddy and Busta Rhymes.
Many of his songs are found on various Riddim Driven albums by VP Records and Greensleeves Records’s Rhythm Album series.
He performs on popular riddims such as Diwali, Coolie, Stepz and Bubble Up, among others.
Online Reporter