🎼 Rapper KODAK BLACK: In the Bahamas for anticipated Long Walk to Freedom Tour!
After Buju Banton's performance some left tired, fulfilled and others disappointed. They had expected to see Kodak Black prior to the main act; so many assumed he was a "no-show".
At exactly 3:10 am Kodak entered the gate arms wrapped around his mom and a female friend. I could not confirm if it was a girlfriend; but doing what seemed to be a ritual {repeatedly kissing the hands of both ladies} it is safe to say she was equally important to him. A few moments later, he was ready to perform for who was there waiting.
It was said that Kodak's flight from Mexico enroute to Nassau, Bahamas was the cause of him being more than an hour late.
Banton, could be seen in his tent looking upset by what was transpiring, but production members had a quick meeting and the show went on.
After the performance which lasted about an hour - he was whisked by security into his tent. Fortunately, for me I met and took a photo with Kodak. The entire night he was in the best mood -funny, sweet and patient, in particular my phone rang twice on two occasions, as we were taking selfies. He stated "Wow! Rj really checking on you, take it again!" he flashed his signature smile with his grillz and the rest is history.
Though there was controversy surrounding Kodak Black; a young "rapper" being added to an "old school" reggae artist like a Buju Banton's
lineup. There was a certain age group and population that could not wait for Kodak to hit The Bahamian soil again.
Kodak was spotted weeks leading up to the concert, and news quickly traveled, that he was in talks with the production company, to in fact be apart of the major event.
The Bahamas was the 2nd stop on the tour, the 1st being in his home town in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Long Walk to Freedom (Bahamas) was rendered by Paradise Productions. Though new to most, this production company is well connected; and has existed for years hosting many reggae concerts in the Caribbean, I imagine this has been the largest and most successful.
At exactly 3:10 am Kodak entered the gate arms wrapped around his mom and a female friend. I could not confirm if it was a girlfriend; but doing what seemed to be a ritual {repeatedly kissing the hands of both ladies} it is safe to say she was equally important to him. A few moments later, he was ready to perform for who was there waiting.
It was said that Kodak's flight from Mexico enroute to Nassau, Bahamas was the cause of him being more than an hour late.
Banton, could be seen in his tent looking upset by what was transpiring, but production members had a quick meeting and the show went on.
After the performance which lasted about an hour - he was whisked by security into his tent. Fortunately, for me I met and took a photo with Kodak. The entire night he was in the best mood -funny, sweet and patient, in particular my phone rang twice on two occasions, as we were taking selfies. He stated "Wow! Rj really checking on you, take it again!" he flashed his signature smile with his grillz and the rest is history.
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| Kodak at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas |
Kodak was spotted weeks leading up to the concert, and news quickly traveled, that he was in talks with the production company, to in fact be apart of the major event.
The Bahamas was the 2nd stop on the tour, the 1st being in his home town in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Long Walk to Freedom (Bahamas) was rendered by Paradise Productions. Though new to most, this production company is well connected; and has existed for years hosting many reggae concerts in the Caribbean, I imagine this has been the largest and most successful.
Buju Banton, who was released on December 8th 2018 from Federal Prison in the US, after serving (8) eight years. The concert was being talked about and advertised years in advance and had many booking travel and accommodations as soon as a date was released.
The Long Walk to Freedom (Bahamas) had feature performances from rappers Kodak Black and Lil’ Duval, Nigerian singing sensation Davido , Jamaican DJ Ritchie Feelings, Glen Washington and many Bahamian artists including Willis & The Illest, DJ Ignite, DJ Studda & Mix-A-Lot, Jah Hem and more.
