Daniel Wharton
Also known by his stage name Baby Skello, Daniel Wharton has been mentioned in the news due to concerns raised by the Ethnic Relations Commission regarding a song he released that contains content deemed derogatory and offensive.
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Daniel Wharton, also known as ‘Baby Skello’, is mentioned in relation to allegations against the Ethnic Relations Commission.
ERC refutes claim it is ‘favouring’ one ethnic group
Guyana· 2025-11-02
Mr. Daniel Wharton, alias DJ Baby Skello, was remanded in custody despite others being granted bail for serious charges.
Disbelief in how bail is being grantedGuyana· 2025-07-01
Mr Daniel Wharton aka DJ Baby Skello has now been released by the High Court on bail after being charged with blasphemous libel.
Religious criticism - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-06-22Daniel Wharton shared a song allegedly defiling a Hindu goddess with sexually explicit lyrics.
When rights and societal mores become co-dependent, secularism and democracy risk being underminedGuyana· 2025-06-20
The public controversy surrounding Guyanese artist Baby Skello (Daniel Wharton) has sparked heated national debate.
Guyana needs modern hate-speech legislation that protects communities from vilification while upholding democratic freedomsGuyana· 2025-06-18
Daniel Wharton, popularly known as Baby Skello, is imprisoned for his offensive remarks about a revered Hindu deity.
Jailing of Baby Skello a violation of my and his rightsGuyana· 2025-06-18
Daniel Wharton, known as Baby Skello, was granted bail in the High Court after being remanded for a song denigrating a Hindu goddess.
Baby Skello granted bail in High CourtGuyana· 2025-06-18
Daniel Wharton, widely known as Baby Skello, is involved in a controversial song that sparked complaints from the Hindu community.
ERC says had no role in prosecution, remanding of Baby SkelloGuyana· 2025-06-17Mr. Daniel Wharton, also known as ‘Baby Skello’, is a young, upcoming singer facing unjust detention.
‘Baby Skello’s’ harsh punishment must be juxtaposed against his apology to the Hindu communityGuyana· 2025-06-17
Mr. Daniel Wharton’s provocative lyrics exempts him from the protections of free speech because he presumably mocked a deity.
Retention of blasphemy libel law could have legal implications for innocent persons under the guise of religious offenceGuyana· 2025-06-17
Daniel Wharton, also known as 'Baby Skello', is involved in a national conversation regarding freedom of expression due to his song being deemed offensive.
Guyana’s blasphemous libel law has brought to the fore an urgent national conversation that will test a plural society such as oursGuyana· 2025-06-17
Daniel Wharton, popularly known as 'Baby Skello', was imprisoned for his deeply offensive remarks about a revered Hindu deity.
Freedom of expression is not without its limitsGuyana· 2025-06-16Daniel Wharton, known as DJ Baby Skello, faced backlash for his crude lyrics about the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi.
Remanding of DJ Baby SkelloGuyana· 2025-06-16
Daniel 'Baby Skello' Wharton was remanded to prison on a charge of blasphemous libel over a song in which he allegedly insulted a Hindu goddess.
APNU secures lawyer to make High Court bail application for ‘Baby Skello’Guyana· 2025-06-16
Daniel Wharton, known as 'Baby Skello,' has been charged with 'blasphemous libel' for allegedly posting vulgar lyrics about the Hindu deity Maha Lakshmi.
Invocation of `blasphemous libel’ in 2025 is a regressive moveGuyana· 2025-06-15Daniel Wharton, known as 'Baby Skello,' is awaiting trial on charges of blasphemous libel.
Colonial-era law used against ‘Baby Skello’ stifles the very freedom of expression enshrined in constitutionGuyana· 2025-06-15Daniel Wharton, known as Baby Skello, is a musical artist who was remanded to prison over a blasphemous song.
Baby Skello remanded over blasphemous songGuyana· 2025-06-14
The ERC wishes to inform the public that a letter was dispatched to Mr. Wharton, requesting his presence at the Commission in relation to a song released by him that has raised public concern over its derogatory content.
ERC calls on Kartel to apologize, urges prohibition on playing of ‘Good Like Jesus’Guyana· 2025-05-23