Shot entirely in Jamaica, the series delivers raw authenticity and a powerful showcase of local talent. Share The Sky series Possession has landed with a gravitational pull that’s hard to ignore, and audiences have wasted no time giving their stamp of approval — especially for its unapologetic embrace of Jamaican talent and culture. What makes this series truly seismic is not just its setting on the island, but the way it allows Jamaica to breathe, pulse and speak through its actors. This isn’t a backdrop; it’s a beating heart. And at the centre of that heartbeat are Sheldon Shepherd and Shantol Jackson, two Jamaican performers whose presence elevates the entire production. As one viewer put it online, “This is the first time I’ve seen Jamaica portrayed with this level of authenticity — absolutely gripping.” A commanding force in Jamaican cinema, Sheldon Shepherd has carved out a reputation for performances that feel volcanic in their emotional de...
The dancehall world was jolted by a powerful shockwave of controversy afterBuju Banton’s recent interview, where the Grammy‑winning icon revealed that his decades‑long friendship with Wayne Wonder had dissolved. Buju, one of Jamaica’s most influential voices, known for classics like Untold Stories and Destiny,hinted that Wayne distanced himself during his imprisonment in the United States, where he served time on drug‑related charges before being deported back to Jamaica. The revelation alone stirred intense debate, but the real eruption came when a post from Wayne Wonder’s official Facebook page accused Buju of lacking character, calling him ungrateful, dishonest, and disloyal.
The message ignited a firestorm across Jamaican social media, sending the entertainment sphere into a frenzy. Wayne’s page went further, referring to Buju as a “deportee” and accusing him of selfishness while highlighting the many hits they collaborated on and the credit he believes others deserved.
The post also alleged mistreatment of women in Buju’s personal life, claims that amplified the public’s shock. Buju Banton, born Mark Anthony Myrie, responded with a blistering Instagram Live, unleashing expletives and telling Wayne to “s‑y‑m,” escalating the feud into a full‑scale public meltdown. What began as a revelation about a fractured friendship had now spiraled into one of the most explosive artist‑to‑artist clashes in recent memory.
The situation intensified when another Instagram account, @waynewondermusic, uploaded a video featuring a woman making a series of severe allegations against Buju. She claimed he attempted to harm a woman named Lorna, described as the mother of his children, and alleged that she had to comply with his demands to receive financial support. The video further accused Buju of orchestrating violence, coercion, and unverified incidents involving women in multiple countries. None of these claims have been substantiated, but their circulation alone sent the story into overdrive, fueling speculation, outrage, and disbelief across the diaspora.
Foota Hype soon entered the conversation, adding another layer of tension. The outspoken selector, who has his own history with Buju, expressed deep disappointment and accused the artist of long‑standing ungratefulness and disloyalty.
Foota said he took personal offence to Buju’s interview, arguing that the star has a pattern of failing to support those who once stood by him. With industry voices weighing in, allegations multiplying online, and fans fiercely divided, the saga has become one of the most gripping and polarizing moments in modern dancehall—an unfolding storm with no clear end in sight.
