Promoter Dexton Ennis yesterday announced that he was pleased to have organised a successful Follow Di Arrow show, but has issued a warning to persons who have been selling video clips of the show illegally.

Ennis' 10-year event hit a landmark high on Saturday with an incident-free event (held at James Bond Beach in St Mary) that saw two successful clashes, Kiprich versus Monster Hemp Higher and Ninja Man versus Merciless.

Growing concern

The excitement and debate that the show have generated have led to vendors downloading video clips of the event and offering them for sale on DVD. The situation has been a growing concern for Ennis.

"Them (vendors) have DVD selling the next day after the show. I am issuing a warning to all those who have it to stop," said Ennis when contacted by THE STAR.

"The only two persons who have the right to distribute video clips are CVM and Klick TV," he added.

Ennis said legal actions will be taken if persons are caught selling illegal video clips.

In the meantime, the promoter said that he has been getting a lot of praise for the success of the event.

"A just commendations me a get right now. A lot of people have been asking how I did it - they want to know the formula," said Ennis.

Close relationship

He continued: "As you see a lot of people respect me ... I have always had a close relationship with the artistes and they see me all the time, not just at stage shows."

The big fear for many promoters organising an event which includes a clash might have vanished following Sunday's outcome.

Although Follow Di Arrow and Sting proved otherwise, Ennis, who admitted to facing difficulties each year with the show, advises other promoters not to rush things.

"It's like every year I say I am not going to keep it back, and every year it gets better. I am advising promoters, if you don't understand the nature of clash, to get on top of it," he said.

Now he plans to bring something new for the patrons next year: "It's very delicate (clashes). You have to take charge. Next year, I want to have two females clashing, and Macka Diamond already says she wants somebody to clash with," said Ennis.

Macka Diamond in her money suit was exceptional at Follow Di Arrow's 10th anniversary last Sunday. - Roxroy McLean Photos