Clifton George Bailey III widely known by his music sobriquet as Capleton, Jamaica’s most respected dancehall artiste on Tuesday landed on the tarmac of the Banjul International Airport ahead of his first concert on African soil. The much talked about concert will be held at Independence Stadium in Bakau on Saturday May 10, from 5pm to 6am.

Capleton aka the King of Fire was accompanied by two other renowned Jamaican artistes namely Jah Thunder and Culture Knox. He will be backed by David House Crew from St Marys in Jamaica .

The world renowned Jamaican dancehall star was received at the airport by the top brass of the Vybz Victimz, who are the sole organisers, amid thousands of youth who later escorted him through the streets of the Greater Banjul Area to his Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau.

In a chat with What’s On , Eku PL Grant, deputy chief executive officer (CEO) who also doubles as  Vybz Victimz Productions Public Relations Officer, said his productions company was established 10 years ago by some young dynamic like-minded people.  "So the company came into being and this is the first concert we are organising in Africa. We are happy that Capleton is one of those who matters in the world music industry". He thanked Dynasty  Force in Germany for the arrangement although it was financed by Vybz Victimz.

For her Part, Claudette Kamp aka Fire  Mama,#the managress of Capleton expressed delight about the tumultuous welcome accorded to Jamaican star of the moment and entourage from the airport  through the streets of Serrekunda to Bakau.

According to her, she has been managing the world renowned star for six years now noting that this is their first trip to Mama Africa.

"I was so impressed with the welcome accorded to us in The Gambia. It was like his Imperial Majesty Haile Salassie’s visit to Jamaica . Another fascinating thing was the time when I heard youth singing the old tunes of  Capleton .  I  thought people in this part of the world did not know much about Capleton,"she said.

"I want to tell Capleton’s fans that we love them dearly and respest them so much.I wish  they also visit Jamaica one day" She added.  The Jamaican dancehall star will stage his second concert on may 11 which will coincide with the commemoration of Bob Marley Day at  Jakarlo, around Senegambia.

A brief  biography

Born Clifton George Bailey III on April 13 1967, in the rural parish of St Marry. He earned his future name from friend who were so impressed with his sharp rasoning skills and they named after the most famous  lawyer town.

From tender age he was a lover of the travelling systems, sneaking out nights to catch the vibes until down. But It wasn’t until he turned 18 and move to Kngstons that he was able to realise his destiny.