Buju Banton
Just under a month ago, the Charities Authority in Jamaica denied the application for the registration of the Buju Banton Foundation presumably because of the singer’s previous conviction in the United States. Thankfully, that hasn’t stopped the veteran Dancehall singer from continuing on his path to help alleviate the struggles of some of the disenfranchised youth of Jamaica.
He recently showed his commitment with his donation of a commercially viable poultry/egg layer business to the Sunbeam Boys Home in St. Catherine. Banton, whose real name Mark Myrie, took a personal interest in the home last year and even donated his JMD $3 million top prize from the Jamaica Festival Song competition.
Sunbeam Boy’s Home Grateful for Millions in New Gifts from Buju Banton
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Buju Banton and his foundation completed a project at SUNBEAM Boys Home in St Catherine, on Sunday they were the proud recipient of a commercially viable poultry/egg layer business, courtesy of the reggae singjay.
In July 2020, Buju Banton was the winner of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, he committed to donating his $3-million prize to the St Catherine-based home and after he had discussions with them, a decision was made to start a poultry operation.
The administrator Desmond Whitely, at Sunbeam Boys Home, said he was pleased with the offer. He gave Mr Myrie and the foundation his sincere gratitude for the gift.
Buju Banton
Giving back to artistes and their communities is a cornerstone of music sharing and discovery platform Audiomack s true ideals.
This led the streaming and music distribution company to the Buju Banton Foundation to offer hope to economically challenged youth in Jamaica.
To that end, Audiomack has donated US$5k to Banton s humanitarian efforts, which includes providing instruments and sporting equipment.
Despite recent hiccups, the BBF intends to deliver its mandate to provide for the underserved communities locally.
Such underserved communities include the Sunbeam Children s Home, Mount Olivet Boys Home, and Denham Town High School, that have all benefitted from the efforts of Audiomack.