Govana Denounces ‘Breeder Culture,’ Tells Young Men To Step Up As Fathers

Dancehall artist Govana has encouraged young men to take control of their fertility, as he denounced the “breeder culture” prevalent in Jamaican society.

Govana made the statement on his Instagram on Sunday (January 31) where he shared a photo of himself pushing a toddler in a stroller at a lake-side park.

“My Gz take care a unu youths … doh follow crowd and breed up the ppl dem daughter and run when the responsibility kick een ,” said Govana who dissuaded young men against being absentee fathers.

“….then pon Father’s Day unu screenshot the pickney picture offa u baby mother status and post up bout “real father” hey bwoy yah guh dead bad 🙄,” he added.

Govana’s wise words were met with support from others in the entertainment fraternity who endorsed his message.

“That is it,” said reggae singer, Jesse Royal.

While, Tosh Alexander and I Waata used emojis to show their support for Govana’s message.

However, at least one keen Instagram user, questioned the artist as to whose baby was in the prom.

While Govana didn’t share the identity of the child, the artist is a father of two, having welcomed a daughter in March 2020.

Govana also has a 7-year-old son Raheef Nelson, who he manages to keep out of the spotlight.

In recent times, the social degradation in Jamaica has forced the spotlight on the pervasive breeder culture which encourages men to have large amounts of offspring  and reduces young males to what Cultural Specialist Professor Donna Hope has styled as “baby-making factories”.

The breeder culture traces its history back to the period in which Afro-Jamaicans were enslaved , and has almost become a defining factor in how men understand their identity and masculinity.  Several sociologists among others in society have linked this culture to a myriad of social issues, including the country’s high crime rate.