A video has gone viral showing prominent dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel proposing to his partner, Sidem Öztürk. The video, shared on Tuesday by Kartel, includes words of affection as he expresses that this proposal is his first “official” one since his original proposal was made while he was behind bars.
In the video, Kartel is seen going down on one knee to ask for Sidem’s hand in marriage. Sidem appears overjoyed as she accepts his proposal and proudly flaunts her ring. The video was posted with his song “Interracial,” though the original audio was muted. In the caption, Vybz Kartel reaffirms his commitment to Sidem, describing her as his best friend and lifelong companion, and pledging never to leave her.
“#1Wife 💍❤️ I Proposed in Prison, Proposed in #RealLife. You were there when I needed you most, and I’ll never leave you, baby. I cherish all the times you visited me and assured me it was going to be okay. I cherish all the times we spoke on the phone and in real life in the box. We laughed together, we cried together, and now we celebrate together! You’re my best friend and my companion, and I pray to God we stay together for as long as I live. I love you, baby. #iloveyou #wifeforlife #Family1st #GodistheGreatest,” he wrote on Instagram.
Watch the video of Vybz Kartel prosing below:
In 2022, Sidem revealed that they were engaged, sharing insights about their journey together while he was incarcerated. Vybz Kartel frequently calls Sidem his fiancée, and the pair are often seen together since his release from prison. Shortly after his release, another video captured him slipping a ring onto Sidem’s finger, further solidifying their engagement.
While it’s unclear when their wedding will take place, Kartel has joked about June weddings being ideal, though Sidem was not enthusiastic about waiting another year. She has hinted that she would be happy to get married on her birthday, November 13.