Trial Of Man Charged With Killing Keshan, Former Vybz Kartel Protoge, Is Set For October 2026

The murder trial of the man accused of murdering dancehall starlet Keshan will begin in October 2026, a source close to her family told DancehallMag.

“We’re finally getting some closure. The tril is October 26,” Keshan’s sister disclosed.

Keshan was a rising dancehall talent in 2019 when her life was tragically cut short at the hands of her lover, a licensed firearm holder. He shot and killed her in July 20, 2019 during an alleged lover’s quarrel.

The murder accused is Toni Martin, a 34-year-old businessman and resident of Old Harbour Villa in Old Harbour, St Catherine.

The Brown family, who are also from Old Harbour, have a lot of questions about the nature of the love triangle between Keshan, whose real name is Keneisha Brown, her lover Toni Martin, and another woman. The entanglements led to the argument that finally claimed Keshan’s life.

Three years ago, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution ruled that Martin be charged with murder after years of meticulous work by detectives at the St Catherine South Police Division.

MARTIN OUT ON BAIL

Martin, who is now out on bail, has claimed self-defense.

The tragic incident, which occurred in Sharper Lane, Church Pen, sent shockwaves throughout Old Harbour and entertainment circles, as the then 26-year-old was tipped as a very special talent with a very bright future ahead in the business.

Police reports are that Brown and Martin were at home in Old Harbour when an argument developed between them.

During the dispute, Brown allegedly used stones to damage Martin’s motor car, which resulted in a fight.

Martin then allegedly pulled his licensed firearm and fired a single shot hitting Brown in her forehead.

She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Keshan had a growing fan base of a budding career following the release of singles Nirvana, Walk Out and Bubble Up Yuh Body, the latter being a collaboration done in 2015 featuring dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel, which racked up over 2.5 million views on YouTube at the time.