Buju Banton

Buju Banton Says Original Ganja Farmers Outshine Cannabis Dispensaries: “The Herb For Profit Don’t Inspire”

Buju Banton has expressed his preference for smoking ganja cultivated by traditional farmers over dispensary cannabis, as he believes commercially-grown marijuana lacks the ability to provide inspiration to users, unlike…

Buju Banton Says He Initially Hated The Nickname “Gargamel”

Buju Banton has revealed that his compatriots Wayne Wonder and Frankie Sly bestowed upon him the moniker "Gargamel," inspired by the villainous character from the cartoon series The Smurfs. According…

Buju Banton Concerts In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, But Not Cancelled

News emerged over the weekend that several shows on Buju Banton’s Overcomer Tour have been rescheduled. The Til Shiloh singer announced that five September dates have been rescheduled: Houston, Dallas,…

Buju Banton Labels Afrobeats “F-ckery,” Echoes Burna Boy, Foota Hype’s Critique

"They connected with everyone else except us. But when we look at what they are doing, their music is not freeing Africa! Is f-ckery!" "The music needs to free Africa.…

Buju Banton Blasts Reggaetón Over Alleged Theft: “These Guys Have Been Biting This Sh*t”

Reggae and Dancehall superstar Buju Banton recently shared his unfiltered views on Reggaetón, accusing professionals in the genre of profiting from Jamaican musical heritage without proper acknowledgment or collaboration with…

Comparing Vybz Kartel And Buju Banton’s Journeys To Freedom

The last few days have epitomized spectacle as several fans celebrate the release and acquittal of dancehall giant Vybz Kartel. The last time the nation experienced this frenzy was in…

Wayne Wonder Endorses Vybz Kartel’s Message To Youths To Avoid Crime

Dancehall singer Wayne Wonder is urging young people to learn from Vybz Kartel's experience and avoid a similar path. Speaking to DancehallMag from the UK, the No Letting Go singer…

The Serendipity Of Vybz Kartel Being Freed On The Eve Of Emancipation Day

At the stroke of midnight on August 1, 1838, Reverend William Knibb declared “The negro is free” upon the full freedom of slaves in Jamaica. On the eve of the…