Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to perform in Toronto on Aug. 23 for the first time in over two decades.

The legendary deejay is set to headline the Oasis Music at Markham Fairgrounds in Toronto, joining a power-packed lineup that includes Cham, Dexta Daps, and Mr. Killa.

“The festival promises a full-scale celebration of dancehall and soca culture, uniting fans from across Canada and beyond,” Anthony “ER Guru,” a Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Friday, Aug. 8.

Paul “Bankie” Giscombe, Bounty’s longtime manager, said: “2025 is turning out to be a special year for Bounty Killer.

“With his return to the US stage at a sold-out Barclays Center show on July 5 and now this historic trip back to Toronto after 20 years, it’s clear God has blessed Bounty and the team.”

Turner said Toronto, home to nearly four million people — including over 500,000 Caribbean nationals — has “long been a major hub for dancehall, reggae, and hip-hop.

“Despite a two-decade absence, Bounty’s music has remained dominant in Canadian sound systems and airwaves,” he said. “Songs like ‘Slow Motion’, ‘Fed Up’, ‘Copper Shot’, ‘Living Dangerously’ (with Barrington Levy) and the chart-topping ‘Hey Baby’ (with No Doubt) have cemented his place in Canadian music culture.”

According to Music Metrics Vault, “Hey Baby” remains his most-streamed song in Canada, with over 60 million plays.

Turner said other fan favorites include “Where You Come from”, featuring Buju Banton and Capleton.

He said Toronto’s dancehall legacy continues with stars like Drake, Kardinal Offishall, Lexxicon, and Michie Mee – all of whom have cited dancehall’s influence.

“Now, the Warlord’s return adds new fuel to the city’s Jamaican fire,” he added.

Bankie said Bounty is “eager to reconnect with his thousands of die-hard fans here in Toronto.

“It’s more than a concert; it’s a moment in dancehall history,” he added.