The renowned reggae singer, Alika, made a strong criticism during an interview within the framework of the Cannabis Expo in Argentina by pointing out his peer Fidel Nadal as “wife beater” and that the media still continue to promote his figure.
During a live interview in Buenos Aires, at the aforementioned event, with the medium Pelagatos, the artist launched this accusation, whose fragment went viral on social networks, generating waves of reactions.
“I would like to know why 2025, Reggae being a music that deals a lot with justice and so on., They continue to give space to a batterer and abuser of women like Fidel Nadal Why doesn't that kind of justice take place here in this space?, what is Pelagatos?”, the singer questioned her interviewer.
further, emphasized that “I lived it firsthand, that's why I tell you. It's a very important thing to talk about.. There is a reciprocity in the world. We always complain that the world is bad and that many injustices are committed, but if we to the small injustices that we experience with those next to us, Like me, I am a partner of the genre.… we don't bank this”.
Alika also stated that “he seems like a bad person to me (Fidel Nadal) that has done harm to the lives of many women. In full 2025 we continue turning our backs on women who report”.
Previous accusations
Alika's complaint adds to a history of accusations against the former member of Todos Tus Muertos, The best known of them was the one he made in 2018 an ex-partner of the singer, Carolina Alves, who accused him of harassment and assault.
“Yesterday I once again experienced a shitty situation with my ex-partner, who thinks he is my owner, appearing in places where I always go”, The young woman said on Facebook at that time.
“He, wanting to support me by force, saying that's what I like, or wanting to kiss me, wondering if I don't want to be with him anymore”, described the horrible situation.
Alika's questioning of the media and the industry is due to the fact that, despite accusations that have circulated for years, The figure of Fidel Nadal continues to be promoted on various stages and festivals, right in a genre that prides itself on its social justice message.
Until the time of publication of this note, Fidel Nadal has not issued any official statement regarding Alika's statements.
The controversy opens an important debate on ethics, the responsibility of the media and the limits of artistic promotion in reggae culture.
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