Global multi-genre violinist and Afro-pop fusion artiste Demola is ecstatic about sharing the Freedom Street stage with Vybz Kartel, after he was confirmed as one of the first acts booked for the New Year's Eve event. Demola, whose full name is Demola Babafemi, is more popularly known for his smooth, captivating rendition of songs from all genres. He shared that two weeks ago, he was on a live interview with Isat Buchanan when Vybz Kartel joined in.
"I was shocked, I was like 'Wait, what?" Demola laughed as he reminisced. "Then Vybz Kartel congratulated me and [award-winning violinist] Mapy, and then he was like, 'I'm inviting you guys to my show', and I was like, 'Oh wow! - that was wild' because I wasn't expecting this. Then he [asked], 'Have you accepted my invitation?' and I [said], 'Yes, I will, I'm coming; every other thing I'm cancelling, and I'm on my way down to Jamaica,'" Demola told THE WEEKEND STAR .
"I'm excited about it. I'm gonna be in Jamaica, and I'm gonna have a good time because I'm gonna hit the stage with the legend, and I'm appreciative of the opportunity to perform with him. This is my first major concert in Jamaica on a big stage, [which is] an awesome opportunity," he added.
A loyal fan of Vybz Kartel for years, Demola even listens to the deejay's tracks when penning his own lyrics. He said it will be a walk in the park for him to make his mark in blending his unique style into a dancehall medley. "I've been doing this forever.
I grew up on reggae/dan.