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Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale was in a celebratory mood following the release of Vybz Kartel from prison.

Shatta Wale plans to Visit Vybz Kartel and become his 'servant' after release | Pulse Ghana

Dorcas Agambila

<h1>The Jamaican artiste became a free man after a 13-year jail term, following a Court of Appeals' decision not to retry him on murder charges.</h1>

<p>Shatta Wale expressed his excitement following Vybz Kartel's release from prison <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/here-is-why-vybz-kartel-has-been-released-from-prison-after-13-years/924gs80">in a trending social media video. </a></p>

<p>The dancehall artiste announced his plan to visit the artiste at his residence in Jamaica <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/top-10-vybz-kartel-songs-that-kept-him-relevant-despite-his-jail-time/n7yfkpz">and celebrate his newfound freedom with him. </a></p>

<p>Shatta Wale also declared his intention to become a servant to Vybz Kartel, whom he considers a mentor in the dancehall music genre. He said: <em>"I will travel. I will go to Jamaica this time. You will see me on TikTok sweeping in front of Vybz Kartel's gate. I will become his servant at his house." </em></p>

<p>He also criticised some Ghanaian musicians for celebrating Vybz Kartel's release despite not speaking about him on any platform before his new freedom.</p>

<p>Shatta Wale explained that he was the only Ghanaian musician who truly supported the artiste throughout the years and had learned many things from him.</p>

<p>After 13 years behind bars, renowned dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has been released <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/new-music-mavado-i-aint-going-back-broke-remix-feat-ace-hood-future-and-vybz-kartel/v8scms4">from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston. </a></p>

<p>The Court of Appeal ruled against retrying him and his co-accused for the 2011 murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. </p>

Here is why Vybz Kartel has been released from prison after 13 years

<p>Kartel, along with Shawn 'Shawn Storm' Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, was convicted in 2014 for the murder, a case that drew widespread attention due to Kartel's fame and the controversial nature of the evidence presented during the trial. </p>

<p>Despite an appeal in 2020 that upheld their convictions, the legal battle took a significant turn when the case was taken <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/juni-hype-meet-rising-dancehall-artiste-whos-bringing-new-vibe/r4w85yt">to the United Kingdom-based Privy Council. </a></p>

<h2>On March 14, 2024, the Privy Council overturned the murder convictions, citing juror misconduct as a critical factor that compromised the trial's integrity.</h2>

<p>Below is the video of Shatta Wale announcing his plan to visit Vybz Kartel:</p>

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Shatta Wale plans to Visit Vybz Kartel and become his 'servant' after release

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