Jamaican reggae star Mark Anthony Myrie, called Buju Banton, claims to be of Igbo descent.
Buju Banton told Drink Champs co-hosts D.J. E.F.N. and N.O.R.E. that the Maroons tribe were descendants of the Igbo people.
Meanwhile, Banton talked about his cultural heritage on the Drink Champs podcast.
Furthermore, Banton claimed his Maroon heritage was under threat by the encroachment of foreigners on Maroon lands.
He expressed worry about the living conditions of the Maroon tribe.
Moreover, Buju Banton was born to Jamaican parents and was the youngest of fifteen children.
He hails from the Maroons tribe in Jamaica.
Furthermore, Banton has a large nuclear family of 17 children with homes in Florida, Tamarac, and Jamaica.
Buju Banton Expresses Worry Over Maroon Tribe
Buju Banton said the Jamaican government has allowed Chinese nationals and other foreigners into Maroon lands.
Additionally, Banton said the presence of foreigners in the Cockpit region of Jamaica is a threat to the cultural life of the Maroon people.
Moreover, Banton claimed the Maroon tribe fought intensely against the British in the past.
He also said the Maroon tribe is called Blackmaroons for their strength.
Banton claimed the Maroon tribe were descendants of the Igbo people of Nigeria.
He said, “My generation originated from Nigeria.
I am an Igbo man according to my bloodline.”
Reggae artist Banton also said the Maroons were notable warriors on the Island.
Banton said on Drink Champs that the encroachment of foreign nationals on Maroons’ land has displaced natives.
Buju Banton is one of the most celebrated Jamaican dancehall reggae artists.
Banton has produced several successful albums with international music stars.
Dancehall reggae icon Buju Banton started professional music in 1987.
However, he came into the limelight after releasing “Stamina Daddy” and “Mr. Mention” albums in 1992. He signed up with Mercury Records in 1993.
Banton Rastafari’s faith has impacted his music immensely.
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