I am of Igbo heritage – Buju Banton

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Buju Banton

Reggae legend Buju Banton has captured the attention of fans and sparked significant cultural dialogue with his recent disclosure of Igbo heritage.

During an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, Banton revealed that his Maroon lineage traces back to the Igbo people of Nigeria.

In addition to this personal revelation, Banton raised alarm over a pressing issue in Jamaica.

He criticized the Jamaican government for permitting Chinese and other foreign interests to encroach upon the Cockpit Country, a sacred area for the Maroon community and their ancestral homeland.

Banton emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting that this intrusion endangers the Maroons’ way of life and their cultural legacy.

He voiced strong concerns, stating, “Our Indigenous traditions and lands are under siege. The government’s actions represent a direct threat to the Maroons and our cultural heritage as a whole.”

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