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Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Buju Banton Makes History with Highest-Grossing Reggae Tour

Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton’s “The Overcomer Tour” has officially become the highest-grossing solo headlining reggae tour of the 21st century. With an average ticket price of USD$300 across seven arenas

04/11/2024

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Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

Buju Banton’s The Overcomer Tour at Barclays Center Tickets Listed at J$1.3 Million

Buju Banton is set to make his second New York City appearance in five months, performing on November 17 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as part of his The Overcomer Tour.

03/10/2024

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Tems Responds To Buju Banton: “Reggae Is Not Afrobeats”

In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Tems responded to Grammy-winning reggae superstar Buju Banton’s criticisms of Afrobeats music, where the Jamaican artist labeled the genre as shallow and lacking substance. On the

03/09/2024

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Buju Banton and AG Touring Donate $200,000 To Accompong Maroons In Washington D.C.

Buju Banton and AG Touring have donated US$200,000 to the Accompong Maroons in Jamaica. The donation was made at Buju’s The Overcomer Tour at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday August

28/08/2024

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Buju Banton’s Visa Restored by the ‘Higher Ups’

Buju Banton’s visa was restored earlier this year and many legal professionals have since speculated how the the reggae superstar was able to re-enter the U.S. after cocaine conviction. Well, in his

27/08/2024

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Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Interview: American Tour Companies Banking On Reggae’s Entertainment Value—Shaggy Reflects on 30 Years of Touring

“In my case, you have to present it like you’re a selecta—set up your songs. That’s the cheat code”- Shaggy on how he stays entertaining. As multiple hip-hop acts, including Lauryn Hill,

23/08/2024

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Buju Banton and Beres Hammond “Intimate” Concert Set For New Year’s Weekend

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond return with their Intimate Concert on January 4, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday August 20 via Instagram, by Hammond saying, “Hey family, Saturday Jan. 4th

20/08/2024

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Buju Banton Says He Made The Most Money As An Independent Artist- “Me A Me Own Boss”

Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. asked Buju Banton, “Which do you prefer: being independent or signed to a major label?” Buju replied, “Independent, man. Now, the most money I ever make in the

16/08/2024

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Exclusive: Buju Banton “The Overcomer Tour” In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, One Date Cancelled

After selling out two nights at the UBA Arena in New York, Buju Banton has rescheduled 5 dates and cancelled one on his The Overcomer Tour in September. The dancehall deejay announced

13/08/2024

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Buju Banton Blast Afrobeats and Reggaetón As Uninspiring Culture Vultures

In his debut Drink Champs interview, which aired on Saturday, August 10, with host N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Buju Banton criticized Afrobeats as uninspiring and failing to uplift people across Africa. “Tell

10/08/2024

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Buju Banton on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN

Buju Banton Criticizes Streaming Era On Drink Champs: “Modern Day Slavery”

“I went from a stage of owning my music and playing it anytime I Bl**dcl**t want to a stage where if I don’t subscribe, I can’t hear my Bl**dcl**t music,” Reggae legend

06/08/2024

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Buju Banton holds Gold plaque for Til Siloh album

The 100 Best Reggae Albums Of All Time: Staff Picks

The 100 best reggae albums are selected and voted on by the staff at WMV, based on their impact during their respective eras. To make it digestible, we start with the top

20/07/2024

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