Veteran Dancehall Artiste Ninjaman Hospitalised

Ninjaman, who is currently serving a life sentence for murder, has been reportedly admitted to a hospital in St Andrew, Jamaica for an undisclosed illness.

The veteran dancehall artiste, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine, was given a life sentence last year in Kingston for the 2009 murder of Ricardo Johnson.  The 53 year-old deejay will not be eligible for parole until he has served 25 years.  Ninjaman‘s son, Janeil and co-convict, Dennis Clayton were also implicated in the murder.

A source told Loop News that, “He was admitted to a medical facility yesterday and they are planning to do the surgery today. He has been complaining of feeling pain for a while now and, with the cold weather, he is in excruciating pain so it had to be done”.

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Ninja is credited for his significant contributions to the development of dancehall music in Jamaica. Despite his imprisonment, he still continues his annual stage show and birthday bash which set to be held on January 25th, 2020 in St. Ann.