Busy Signal Asks For Support After Canadian Visa Was Denied
Written by tropixx105 on January 10, 2025
(Dancehall Mag) – Dancehall artist Busy Signal is calling for support from Jamaican authorities after his application for a Canadian visitor visa was denied.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the Stay So artist shared a letter from the Canadian High Commission dated December 19, 2024, which stated that the decision was based on concerns about whether he would leave the country at the end of his stay.
“The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application,” the letter further explained.
Busy, known for hit songs such as One More Night, Sweet Love (Night Shift), Come Over (Missing You), These Are The Days, Dolla Van, and Unknown Number addressed his fans in the caption, saying:
“My dear Canadian fans, I was hoping this would be a surprise announcement that you are finally going to get to see me in concert. However, for some reason I ‘BUSY SIGNAL’ risks running off with no intention of leaving smh,” he wrote, accompanied by a facepalm emoji.
He highlighted his longstanding career and currently clean legal record and criticised the decision as unjust and discriminatory.
“As a globally recognized Jamaican artist with an impeccable business track record, no current police record of any sort from any country, with active visas from the U.K., the U.S.A. and Europe, I am calling on my country’s authorities for support in addressing the injustice, prejudice, and racist response I received when the Canadian High Commission/ Embassy denied my visa application, citing that I would not leave Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 🍁🍁🍁,” Busy stated.
