- Ninja Man converted to Christianity in 1997 and at that time was called Brother Desmond. The deejay, who says he is still a Christian, has championed the cause for peace in Jamaica.
There are several artistes in the dancehall who once claimed to be 'born again' but within a few years were back to their old ways.
Some of the persons who readily come to mind are Ninja Man and Harry Toddler. But there are others in the dancehall that may or may not have been baptised but have strayed from their biblical teachings.
Ninja Man started much public debate when he became a Christian in 1997. He even performed songs under the Christian persona 'Brother Desmond'. His initial conviction though well meaning did not seem convincing to many and he received criticism from the Christian community when he seemed to move away from the Church. In 1999, he was sentenced to a year in prison after being convicted for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
When asked about his current relationship with the Lord, he was hardly willing to answer but he says he is still a Christian. "Mi pledge allegiance fi follow God. A me an' mi God a trod right through. Through everything, a me and di Big Man," said the 'Don Gorgon' deejay who recently formed The Jamaica All For Peace One Umbrella Movement. He says the organisation will be instrumental in uplifting the youth in Jamaica.
The issue seems to be a very 'touchy' one as even Harry Toddler was not too happy to talk about it.
"Mi nuh talk 'bout dat inna none a mi interview dem. Mi just no waah talk 'bout dat. It was the past," said the artiste who recently released Don't Run In on Truckback Records' Gearbox rhythm.
Harry Toddler, once a Christian, is back in the dancehall, but says he does not like to discuss his religion in interviews.
Public attention surrounded Toddler in 1999 when he converted to Christianity. During this time he attended Bible lessons at Church on the Rock on Manning Hills Road.
In recent times he has been spotted at several events like Bembe Thursdays and The Asylum. He was also the subject of attention less than a month ago when it was alleged that he was assaulted by Bounty Killer at 'Fashion Sundays'.
Another Scare Dem Crew member Nitty Kutchie endorses Christian values, but he says he was never baptised. "Mi a nuh Christian but mi grow up inna a Christian home. My parents and godparents were Christians and mi used to go Sunday school," he said.
He added, "It's a joy fi praise Him. Give thanks to the Almighty. All who nuh know Him, try know Him," Nitty Kutchie said.
He says there is a possibility that he might get baptised because he knows the right road and he is determined to trod that road.
- Ninja Man converted to Christianity in 1997 and at that time was called Brother Desmond. The deejay, who says he is still a Christian, has championed the cause for peace in Jamaica.
Harry Toddler, once a Christian, is back in the dancehall, but says he does not like to discuss his religion in interviews.