Elephant Man’s Immigration Violation Case Continues

Dancehall artist Elephant Man appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today to face charges of making a false declaration to Jamaican immigration authorities.

The singer, whose real name is Oneal Bryan, will return to court again on April 28 for allegedly violating Immigration Act by not disclosing that he had traveled to Belgium, a country which the island had placed travel restrictions.

Two days after the incident, the Dancehall entertainer issued an apology for what he called a “misunderstanding” at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. He expressed regret to the airport staff, Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton, and all Jamaicans for potentially exposing them to COVID-19. He was later placed in a government-run quarantine facility and charged on March 23.

Disc jockey Kevin Shields, who was travelling with Elephant Man, was also charged.

Elephant Man’s attorney Christopher Townsend disclosed today that he has received disclosure in the matter and will peruse the file, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.

If convicted for the breach of the Immigration Act, Ele could be fined a penalty of just $100.

The artist is best known for hit songs such as Willie Bounce, Nuh Linga, Pon Di River, and Signal The Plane.