Maqcoy Reports
Alkaline’s sold-out show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley has stirred heated debates online, especially among dancehall fans. The New Rules Festival featured a packed lineup of Jamaican dancehall artists including Rajahwild, Armanii, Loyal Squad, and more. While Alkaline fans proudly celebrated the unity and star power on stage, Vybz Kartel supporters quickly reminded everyone that Kartel pulled massive numbers with his own Freedom Concert, which drew over 3 million people without needing a lineup of artists to carry the show.
Under social media posts about Alkaline’s concert, fans clashed—some arguing that bringing a team shows leadership and support for the culture, while others insisted that Kartel’s solo magnetism proves his dominance. Both camps make strong points: Alkaline showcased collaboration, while Kartel proved his singular pull. Regardless, one thing is clear—both artists are pushing dancehall to new global heights, and the competition is only making the genre stronger.
