Jamaican reggae artist Hezron Clarke has shared about his experiences with Ghana’s dancehall scene, revealing that he has yet to meet any of the country’s top dancehall artists.

Hezron was in Accra for the press launch of his Man on a Mission African Tour concert, where he opened up about his visit to Ghana last year, which he said didn’t go as expected.

Speaking at the VinesSplash music studios, Hezron shared, “I’ve not had the chance to meet any of Ghana’s dancehall artistes yet.

Last year, when I came down, I had information that I had been invited to perform at Stonebwoy’s concert but when I got there, it seemed like it was false information so I couldn’t meet him.”

The Jamaican artist’s revelation stirred conversations in the music industry, as he had been looking forward to connecting with one of Ghana’s biggest stars in the dancehall scene. Unfortunately, his hopes were dashed due to what he described as misinformation.

This isn’t the first time Hezron has commented on the state of Ghanaian dancehall. During the press launch, he also sparked a wider debate about the authenticity of the genre in the country.

Hezron, who is deeply rooted in Jamaican reggae and dancehall, questioned whether the Ghanaian scene was staying true to the genre’s roots.

He has often stated that while he respects the efforts of Ghanaian artists, he believes their music diverges from the true essence of Jamaican dancehall.

Reflecting on the evolving nature of the genre, Hezron remarked, “What they are doing is how they represent themselves, and their truest expression.

But it’s not the same as what we know in Jamaica. I don’t expect them to do authentic Jamaican dancehall music because they aren’t Jamaicans.

But they need to understand the tips, the language, and the style as well.”

As a Jamaican native, Hezron’s comments carry weight, especially considering his journey in music.

Born and raised in the District of Moy Hall, St. James, Jamaica, Hezron developed his musical talents early on, becoming an active member of his church choir.

After migrating to the U.S., he honed his skills in R&B before realizing that his true calling was in reggae music. He returned to Jamaica, where he launched his career, producing hit singles that caught the attention of the local music industry.

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