Shandy Man’s US visa revoked

(Jamaica Observer) NEGRIL, Westmoreland — Popular western Jamaica cabaret singer Shandy Man has secured the services of a lawyer to assist him in getting back the United States visitors visa held by him since January 3 this year which was in July revoked by the US Embassy.

The Negril-based crooner, whose real name is Anthony Lewis said he travelled twice since he was issued the visa. He noted he travelled to America in January and spent two weeks, then again in June where he spent a similar period.

During these visits the cabaret singer claims he has never worked, involved himself in drug smuggling nor any other breaches of the terms of his visa.

“I know I am squeaky clean,” Shandy Man told Splash.

The singer has a number of releases, including Let’s Dance, Only If You Know, Money Grabba, If You Real, Feels Good and Top Shotta.

Shandy Man has been extremely busy over the past five years recording in the studios, performing on the hotel circuit, weddings and a number of local stage shows.

He has been employed in Negril since July 2004. Dancehall deejays Beenie Man and Mavado were recently re-issued with United States visas, after the US Embassy in Kingston had revoked their visas and work permits.

Fellow artistes Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer and Aidonia remain without visas.