Controversy erupted in the entertainment scene this week after emerging dancehall artiste Qwella reportedly physically assaulted a female video vixen during the filming of his music video.
Witnesses claim that the female allegedly disrespected Qwella in front of the crew, leading to a heated exchange. Things escalated quickly when Qwella reportedly pushed and slapped the woman, forcing the production to come to an abrupt halt.
Qwella, known for his bold lyrics and street-style delivery, had been gaining momentum in the dancehall scene with tracks like “Pretty Gyal” and “Boujie Bitch” However, this incident threatens to derail his growing popularity. Social media is now ablaze with calls for accountability, while others defend the artiste, saying there must be “more to the story.”
“The proof is there, everything was recorded and we wahh justice. stop violence against women, says everyone after the video surfaced online”.
The entertainer deactivated his social media accounts and efforts to reach him or his management team for comment have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the video vixen involved is said to be recovering, crying for justice and is reportedly considering legal action.
The incident has also sparked wider conversations around professionalism, boundaries, and gender-based violence within the local music industry.
As of now, the woman who was allegedly assaulted has reported the incident to the police and investigation are currently underway. however the backlash continues to grow, with fans and critics alike demanding that Qwella face consequences.