Keznamdi’s ‘Colonial Bondage’ Ignites Debate — Song Debuts at No. 8 in Canada After Grammy Nomination

Keznamdi has ignited a fresh wave of global conversation with the release of the gripping new visual for “Colonial Bondage,” lifted from his Grammy-nominated sophomore album Blxxd & Fyah. The powerful video, released over the weekend, lands just weeks after the reggae singer secured his first Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, pushing his name even further into the international spotlight. Now, with the imagery amplifying the album’s message, the Rastafarian crooner is stirring both cultural reflection and industry praise.

The visual dives head-first into the generational scars of colonialism, using stark symbolism and carefully choreographed scenes to confront the mental chains, social inequities, and lingering restrictions still affecting Jamaicans today. Posting a clip to Instagram, Keznamdi laid the issue bare: “Most of our beaches and waterways remain largely off limits to everyday Jamaicans… The fact that we still fight to walk our own shoreline, show you that the struggle never ended!!! #colonialbondage.” His statement immediately resonated, striking a chord with young Jamaicans frustrated by limited access to their own natural heritage.

The release follows an emotional moment earlier this month, when Keznamdi reflected on his Grammy nod, calling it a “mega win” for independent reggae in a Billboard interview. Industry icons have also rallied behind him, including Bounty Killer, who publicly saluted the rising star and encouraged him to keep pushing forward. Support has continued with the new video, drawing positive reactions from Romain Virgo, Rohan Marley, Runkus and a growing list of Jamaican creatives championing the project’s cultural urgency.

Meanwhile, “Colonial Bondage” is also moving numbers. On Monday, the song debuted at No. 8 on the Canadian iTunes Reggae Songs Chart, while the music video continues to gain traction on YouTube and streaming platforms—an early indicator that the visual is resonating far beyond Jamaica’s shores.

With the 68th Annual Grammy Awards set for 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, Keznamdi’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. If Blxxd & Fyah takes home the golden gramophone, it would not only mark a personal triumph but also signal a renewed era of roots reggae power on the global stage.

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