Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has publicly denied any involvement in the rumored May 2026 East African tour that had been circulating in various reports and promotions.
The alleged tour, which was being promoted as the Talanta East Afrika Festival, was expected to take place in Kampala, Kigali, and Nairobi.
In a lengthy statement shared on social media, Kartel dismissed the reports as unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, urging fans to only trust information released through his verified platforms.
“It has come to my attention that a post is circulating claiming that I will be embarking on an East African tour in May 2026.
Let me be absolutely clear: neither my management nor I have any knowledge of, or involvement in, any such tour. No East African shows have been announced or confirmed by my team.
Any individuals, promoters, or platforms claiming to be booking or advertising these shows are acting without authorization and are misleading the public. Fans, promoters, and venues are strongly advised not to engage with or send money to anyone making such claims, as these may be scams,” he wrote.
The dancehall singer further emphasized that all his concerts and appearances are only announced through his official channels.
Kartel also warned that anyone fraudulently using his name to promote events will face serious consequences.
“For the avoidance of doubt, all official announcements regarding Vybz Kartel appearances and tours will come directly from my verified platforms or from my authorized representatives only.
As a reminder, the only individuals authorized to speak on my behalf are my manager, Linton T.J. White, and my attorney, Jason Mitchell. Anyone falsely using my name to promote unauthorized events will be dealt with accordingly,” he added.
His statement comes just a day after allegations spread online claiming he would be touring East Africa in May this year.