Life sentence for murderer Ninjaman

Must serve 25 years before any parole

Written by Seb Kelly

Published 2017-12-18 19:35:24

Updated 2026-08-18 13:03:46

Last updated: 18 December 2017, 10:56 pm

Dancehall star Ninjaman has been giving a life sentence after being found guilty last month of a 2009 murder.

In November he was also found guilty of shooting with intent, for which is was given 20 years behind bars.

The veteran deejay gave a thumbs up signal as he heard his fate.

His son Jahneil and Dennis Clayton, who were also found guilty of the same crimes, received life sentences with a minimum of 15 years before being eligible for parole.

Hailing from the parish of St Mary, Ninjaman came to prominence in the 1980s. He is known for songs including Artical Don, Border Clash, and Cover Me featuring Tinga Stewart.

The deejay also had a major role in the local action movie Third World Cop in 1999.