Reggae star Buju Banton has made a major monetary donation to the Accompong City Maroons, contributing US$200,000 (roughly J$31 million) for infrastructure and financial growth within the north-western St. Elizabeth group.
The donation was introduced on Tuesday night time in the course of the Washington leg of Buju Banton’s Overcomer tour on the Capital One Enviornment. Members of the Accompong City Maroon Tradition group joined him onstage for the presentation.
Accompong Maroon Chief Richard Currie expressed deep gratitude in an Instagram submit on Wednesday, acknowledging Buju Banton’s generosity. Currie additionally shared photos and movies of the donation ceremony. Though he was unable to attend, Currie highlighted that Avion Barnes, the Abeng blower for the Accompong Maroon Cultural group, accepted the cheque on behalf of the group.
Currie praised Buju Banton, whose given title is Mark Myrie, for his ongoing assist and dedication to the Maroon group. “On behalf of the Maroons of the Sovereign State of Accompong, I lengthen our heartfelt because of Buju Banton for this beneficiant donation in direction of our infrastructure growth and financial mobility,” Currie wrote.
The Chief lauded Buju Banton as a cultural icon and a beacon of Maroon heritage. “Buju Banton has been chosen by the ancestors for this nice stroll. His legacy as a freedom fighter and his assist of our group is each historic and galvanizing,” Currie continued.
Buju Banton’s assist for the Accompong Maroons started in 2021 when he publicly endorsed Chief Currie in his bid to steer the Maroons. In October of the identical 12 months, Buju donated two horses and a tractor to help locally’s sustainable growth and self-reliance efforts.
Currie famous that Buju Banton, who affirmed his Maroon heritage in 2021, has constantly championed his tradition via his music and philanthropic efforts. “Buju Banton has at all times celebrated his id and tradition, utilizing his platform to assist the Accompong Maroons and indigenous communities,” Currie mentioned.
In recognition of his contributions, Buju Banton was appointed Cultural Ambassador for the Accompong Maroons. Currie highlighted that Buju’s function extends past efficiency, advocating for indigenous rights and representing his folks on the worldwide stage.
“Ambassador Myrie, recognized globally as Buju Banton, has returned to the US to share his legendary music together with his followers after 15 years. As a cultural ambassador, he continues to champion the reason for indigenous rights, notably for the Accompong Maroons,” Currie concluded. “Honor Ambassador Myrie. God is the Best.”
Buju Banton’s newest donation underscores his dedication to the Accompong Maroons and his enduring affect as a cultural and philanthropic determine.
