The Cuban reggaeton artist Dany Ome shared on his social media images from a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba. The post includes two photos taken inside the church, showing him sitting in front of the altar with a bouquet of sunflowers, and a video of him at the entrance of the temple surrounded by children and taking pictures with some fans.
In response to a follower's question about what brought him there, the artist replied with a phrase that has generated all kinds of reactions: “I don’t know if I was the first or the second [repairman] to go, I only know that I woke up in the warm land and my heart told me to come here, so I did.”
The visit to the temple takes place amidst the controversy surrounding the tour of Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 on the island, especially after they were announced as part of the lineup for “Rumbón Mayor” in Santiago de Cuba alongside Juan Guillermo Almeida (JG), son of the late commander Juan Almeida Bosque.
After the wave of criticism, both decided to reschedule their performance for July 27, thus distancing themselves from the official celebrations on the 26th, a symbolic date for the regime. In the meantime, social media has been flooded with comments regarding the artists' involvement in state events.
In the video shared from the entrance of the sanctuary, some users noticed the presence of men dressed in guayaberas, which raised suspicions about a possible security detail. One of them commented: “Do they already have security in guayaberas and everything?” Dany Ome straightforwardly responded: “They work at the church, dude, you’re off base, go see them there,” clarifying that they were not bodyguards.
The question arises just a few days after the artist was spotted alongside Kevincito El 13 in Artemisa, traveling in a luxurious BMW escorted by agents of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR), an event that sparked harsh criticism due to his apparent closeness to the regime.
Dany Ome has not made any public statements regarding the treatment he has received during his stay in Cuba, but his visit to the Sanctuary of El Cobre appears to have been a spiritual pause amid the controversy. In the description of his post from the temple, he wrote: "With your blessing, even the good are good." While some interpret his gestures as a sincere act of faith, others believe they are part of a strategy to ease the backlash generated by his tour amid a national crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dany Ome's Visit to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre
Why did Dany Ome visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre?
Dany Ome visited the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre because his heart told him to go there, as he commented on his social media. The visit took place during a moment of controversy regarding his tour in Cuba, which some interpret as a spiritual pause amid the turmoil.
What controversy surrounds Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 in Cuba?
Both reggaeton artists have been criticized for their involvement in events associated with the Cuban regime, such as the concert alongside Juan Guillermo Almeida. The controversy escalated due to their perceived closeness to the government, evident in police escorts and their presence at official events, which has sparked disapproval among segments of the Cuban exile community.
How has Dany Ome responded to the criticism regarding his relationship with the Cuban regime?
Dany Ome has not made specific public statements regarding the criticism, but he has sought to distance himself from official events by rescheduling his performance in Santiago de Cuba to avoid coinciding with the July 26 celebrations, a symbolic date for the regime.
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