Reggae icon Buju Banton spoke fondly about the support he received from his father Benjamin Myrie throughout his career. (Photographer: Garfield Robinson)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

July 21, 2023

Buju Banton Celebrates 5-0!

Known for undoubtedly ruling his destiny in the music industry, reggae dancehall icon and Grammy Award-winning artiste Mark Anthony Myrie, known professionally as Buju Banton, pulled out all the stops with a gold and black theme for this milestone celebration.

DJ Richie Feelings took charge of the ones and twos, followed by the acoustics of the Shiloh band and special performances by Nicole Bolt and Adena Myrie.

Amidst the performances, Buju Banton conveyed a heartfelt message to his father Benjamin, sister Adena, and children for their unwavering support throughout his musical journey. And what would a celebration be without a gift from the reggae legend himself? Buju Banton took to the stage alongside the Shiloh Band and harmony singers, pouring his heart and soul into the performance.

(Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Buju Banton shared a bro handshake with veteran dancehall artiste and producer Mr G, who has produced some of the artiste’s hit songs.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)

We suspect an off-duty deejay Bambino was having a grand time on the other side of the turntable, in the arms of his Babeelicious retailer wife Shauna-Gaye. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Miss Jamaica World 2016 Ashlie Barrett brought her fashionA game to Buju Banton’s birthday celebration in a black shorts onesie and printed jacket. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Italy Cecilia De Santis stepped into the frame rocking a gold ruched satin dress paired with gold platform heels. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

CEO of TMN Accounting Tsarita Nkrumah captured everyone’s attention in an all-black ensemble. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Singer Lilie “Lil Hanky Panky” Gorchkov knew all too well that her black thigh-high boots would make a statement when paired with a gold see-through mini dress.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)

From left: Jamaican up-and-coming pop artiste Akeem “Genrus” Bryan; environmental supervisor Carita Thompson; Tammi Chang, manager of Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Koffee; and Travis Graham, manager of reggae songstress Yeza, were out for an evening of good vibes and good music. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Buju Banton (front) highlighted the support of his family (from left) sister Adena holding daughter Ariel and sons Amair, Hamilton, Jahazeil, Jahleel, Markeemo, and Markus Myrie. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Buju Banton backed by The Shiloh Band (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

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