The Cuban reggaeton artist Dany Ome recently took to social media to share moments from his visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Santiago de Cuba. In the post, he included a couple of photos taken inside the church, showing himself seated before the altar with a bouquet of sunflowers, and a video at the temple's entrance surrounded by children and posing with fans.
When a follower inquired about his reasons for visiting, the musician offered a response that sparked a variety of reactions: “I don't know if I was the first or second [reggaeton artist] to visit, I only know I woke up in the heat of the land and my heart told me to come here, so I did.”
This visit comes amid the controversy surrounding Dany Ome's tour with Kevincito El 13 in Cuba, especially after being announced as part of the lineup for the “Rumbón Mayor” in Santiago de Cuba alongside Juan Guillermo Almeida (JG), son of the late commander Juan Almeida Bosque. Following a wave of criticism, they decided to reschedule their performance for July 27, distancing themselves from the official celebrations on the 26th, a date significant to the regime. Meanwhile, social media has been abuzz with discussions about the artists' involvement in state-sponsored events.
Speculation and Security Concerns
In the video shared from the shrine's entrance, some users noted men in guayaberas, sparking speculation about a possible security detail. One commenter asked, “Do they have security with guayaberas and all?” To which Dany Ome directly replied: “They work at the church, man, you're paranoid, go there and see for yourself,” clarifying that they were not escorts.
This question arose shortly after the artist was seen with Kevincito El 13 in Artemisa, traveling in a luxurious BMW accompanied by agents of the Revolutionary National Police (PNR), which triggered backlash due to their apparent connection to the regime.
A Moment of Reflection
Dany Ome has not made any public statements about the reception he's received during his stay in Cuba, but his visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity appears to have been a moment of spiritual reflection amid the ongoing controversy. In the caption of his post from the shrine, he wrote: “With your blessing, the good ones are good to the end.” While some see his actions as a genuine act of faith, others believe it is an attempt to mitigate the backlash his tour has sparked during the nation's ongoing crisis.
Questions Surrounding Dany Ome's Visit to the Shrine
Why did Dany Ome visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity?
Dany Ome explained that his heart guided him to visit the shrine, suggesting a personal, spiritual reason for his visit.
What was the public's reaction to Dany Ome's visit to the shrine?
The visit sparked mixed reactions; some viewed it as a sincere act of faith, while others interpreted it as an attempt to soften public criticism.
Did Dany Ome have a security detail during his visit?
Dany Ome clarified that the men in guayaberas seen in the video were church workers, not security personnel.