Buju Banton removes Song “Boom Bye” from Catalog

Saying he stopped performing his notoriously homophobic 1992 dancehall tune “Boom Bye” long ago in 2007, Jamaican-born reggae star Buju Banton has removed the song from his catalog, any platform his can control, and any place his has influence over. The ban comes only three months following Banton’s release from a United States prison after […]

Photo Highlights: The Official Welcome Party for Buju Banton’s Concert

Celebrations for Buju Banton’s return to the stage began with The Official Welcome Party at Mas Camp on Friday night. Long-time fans of the reggae artist showed up and showed out in their favorite fashions. The welcome party featured the musical stylings of DJs such as Stone Love, Massive B, Richie Feelings, Jamrock, and Spex […]

Photos: Buju Banton Champions Performance at the Jamaican National Stadium

Buju Banton’s return concert on March 16, 2019 was undoubtedly a historical event and a spiritual experience. It was held at Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston where over 30,000 people were in attendance. The title of his tour, “Long Walk to Freedom,” makes reference to Nelson Mandela’s autobiography and legacy as Buju survived 8 years in […]