Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul has opened up about the devastating hurricane that recently struck Jamaica, calling it one of the most frightening experiences of his life.
In an interview with BBC News, the Grammy-winning artist shared that while some regions were spared the worst of the storm, it was still a terrifying ordeal—particularly for his children who had never witnessed such extreme weather before.
“It was very frightening, especially for my young kids. That’s the first time they’ve seen trees dance like that and the wind move like that,” he told BBC News. “They’re in shock still, and traumatised. And can you imagine the children who are in the epicentre of it? It feels like you’re in the Middle Ages,” he added.
Sean Paul expressed sympathy for families who lost homes and belongings in the storm, noting that even though Kingston did not suffer the heaviest impact, the sense of fear was overwhelming.
“It is really difficult to bear. We weren’t hit in Kingston very hard, but it was frightening. And you’re wondering, at any minute now is there going to be, you know, some tree that comes along and slaps your roof off?” he said.
He recounted how friends in Montego Bay were more severely affected. “That happened to friends of mine in Montego Bay. They’ve lost their whole roof, and they’re still in the trenches helping people there, making sure that food reaches and clothes reach [people],” the musician said.
The singer revealed that the emotional toll of witnessing the destruction and helping relief efforts had weighed heavily on him. “Everybody’s stuff is all muddied up and it’s hard to think about something positive at this time. After days and days of communication and trying to help out in different ways, on Saturday I broke down,” he confessed.
Sean Paul also pledged to make a substantial donation to assist families whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed, emphasizing the importance of unity and support in rebuilding the affected communities.
