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Buju Banton Biography : Net worth and Lifestyle

Buju Banton Biography : Net worth and Lifestyle

Buju Banton Biography – Mark Anthony Myrie, professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist. He is widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music.

Banton released a number of dancehall singles as early as 1987 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention, the latter becoming the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. That year he also broke the record for No. 1 singles in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Buju Banton Biography

In 2009, he was arrested on drug-related charges in the United States, his first trial resulting in a hung jury. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. In 2011, he was convicted on the aforementioned criminal charge and was imprisoned in the U.S. until December 2018, whereupon he was deported home to Jamaica.

Before knowing much about Buju Banton lets look at what most people ask about this great artist.

Does Buju Banton have a wife?

Buju Banton is married to Nina Atala. Not much is known regarding their marriage. However, it is known that the couple has five kids, whose names are Jodian Myrie, Jahazeil Myrie, Shadai Myrie, Jahleel Myrie, Mark Myrie.

How many baby mothers does Buju Banton have?

Buju Banton is the only son for both his mother and father, both of whom have six daughters each, making him the only brother of 12 siblings

When was buried alive by Buju Banton released?

Buried alive by Buju Banton was released 2020

Is Buju Banton a Rasta?

By the middle of the 1990s, Buju Banton’s outlook on life had become more philosophical and he embraced the Rastafarian faith. … After that tour, a different Buju Banton emerged and his music from then on tells the story,” Campbell told Loop News.

What is the name of Buju Banton latest album?

Upside Down 2020

Buju Banton Biography : Net worth and Lifestyle

Buju Banton Profile summary

Full name: Mark Anthony Myrie

Nationality : Jamaican 

Born: July 15, 1973 (age 47 years), Kingston, Jamaica

Children: Jodian Myrie, Shadai Myrie, Jahleel Myrie, Jahazeil Myrie, Mark Myrie

Siblings: Adena Myrie

Buju Banton Biography

Buju Banton was born in Kingston, Jamaica in an area known as Barbican Road, Kingston 8. Buju is a nickname given to him by his mother as a child. Banton is a Jamaican word that refers to someone who is a respected storyteller, and it was adopted by Myrie in tribute to the deejay Burro Banton, whom he admired as a child. Buju emulated Burro’s rough vocals and forceful delivery, developing his own distinctive style. Buju’s mother was a higgler, or street vendor, while his father worked as a laborer at a tile factory. He was the youngest of fifteen children born into a family that was directly descended from the Maroons of Jamaica.

Buju Banton Early Career Life

As a youngster, Buju would often watch his favourite artists perform at outdoor shows and local dancehalls in Denham Town. At the age of 12, he picked up the microphone for himself and began toasting under the moniker of Gargamel, working with the Sweet Love and Rambo Mango sound systems. In 1986, he was introduced to producer Robert Ffrench by fellow deejay Clement Irie, and his first single, “The Ruler” was released not long afterward in 1987. This led to recording sessions with producers such as Patrick Roberts, Bunny Lee, Winston Riley, and Digital B.

Buju Banton Net Worth 2021

Buju has a net worth of approximately $3 million as of last estimated in 2021. His vast career as a musician, where he was compared with the famous artist Bob Marley, made his net worth increase.

Where is Buju Banton now?

Banton has homes in Jamaica and Tamarac, Florida (United States).

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