Buju Banton Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Arrest, Release, Songs, and Net Worth

Buju Banton Biography

Buju Banton is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won Best Reggae Album at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.

10 Facts About Buju Banton

  • Name: Mark Anthony Myrie
  • Age: 48 years
  • Birthday: 15tth July
  • Height: 1.88m
  • Weight: Under review
  • Nationality: Jamaican
  • Marital Status: Married to Nina Atala
  • Occupation: Dancehall musician
  • Known for: His tracks Stamina Daddy”, “Louw Di Buddy”, “Mumma Long & Tongue” e.t.c.
  • Net Worth: $15million dollars
  • Buju Banton Real Name

    Reggae artist Buju Banton’s real names are  Mark Anthony Myrie. 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 Buju admired as a child.

    Buju Banton Age

    Buju is 48 years old as of 2021,  he was born on 15 July 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica. He celebrates his birthday on July 15 every year and his birth sign is Cancer.

    Buju Banton Height

    Buju stands at an estimated height of 1.88m. His weight and other body measurements will be updated as soon as they are out.

    Education

    Buju graduated with a Masters’s Degree in Music Business Management on June 7, 2016, from the University of New York while incarcerated. Buju Banton earned a master’s degree while in prison.

    Buju Banton Father

    Buju is the son of father Benjamin Myrie and mother Merlene Myrie. He has a sister by the name of Adena Myrie.

    Buju Banton Wife

    Buju is married to Nina Atatla. However, they have managed to keep their married  life including personal details about his wife away from the public media. We will update this  section as soon as the information is available.

    Buju Banton Children

    Buju has four children two daughters and two sons. Their names are Jodian Myrie, Shadai  Myrie, Jahleel  Myrie, and Jahazeil Myrie respectively.

    Buju Banton Net Worth

    Buju’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Buju has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

    Buju Banton Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Buju:

    Buju Banton Wiki

    • Full Names: Mark Anthony Myrie
    • Popular As: Buju
    • Gender: Male
    • Occupation / Profession: Musician
    • Nationality: Jamaican
    • Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
    • Religion: Christian
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Buju Banton Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 48 years
    • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
    • Date of Birth: 15 July 1973
    • Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica
    • Birthday: July 15

    Buju Banton Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: To be Updated
    • Height / How Tall?: 1.88m
    • Weight: Moderate
    • Eye Color: Black
    • Hair Color: Black
    • Shoe Size: To be Updated
    • Dress Size: To be Updated

    Buju Banton Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Benjamin Myrie
    • Mother: Merlene
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Adena Myrie
    • Marital Status: To be Updated
    • Dating / Girlfriend: To be Updated
    • Children: Jodian Myrie, Jahazeil Myrie, Jahleel Myrie, Shadai Myrie, Mark Myrie

    Buju Banton Family and Relationship

    • Net Worth: To be Updated
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income: His professional career as a musician

    Buju Banton  Til Shiloh

    Til Shiloh is the fourth album by Buju. Iv was released in 1995 on Loose Cannon Records, a short-lived subsidiary of Island Records (see 1995 in music).

    His international breakthrough, ’Til Shiloh marked a turn towards a more serious path. Many of the songs on this album explore Buju’s then newfound faith in the Rastafari movement, with songs such as “Til I’m Laid to Rest”, and “Untold Stories”.

    Buju Banton  Unchained Spirit

    Unchained Spirit is the sixth studio album by Buju. It was released in 2000. It was his first and only album to be released on the ANTI- record label, an imprint of Epitaph Records which was more commonly known for underground;

    Also avant-garde Rock music, but was trying to branch out into the Reggae genre, especially on the strength of their release of music by the ska band known as The Slackers.

    Buju Banton Boom Bye Bye

    Banton has been criticised for the lyrical content of his song “Boom Bye Bye”, which was written when he was 15 years old and released four years later, in 1992.

    The song has been interpreted as supporting the murder of gay men although others have argued that the song’s lyrics should be read as metaphorical, following in a long tradition of exaggerated rhetorical violence in Jamaican dancehall music.

    In 2009 gay-rights groups appealed to venues around the United States not to host Buju Banton.“I recognize that the song has caused much pain to listeners, as well as to my fans, my family, and myself.

    Buju Banton  U.S. drug charges

    In December 2009 Drug Enforcement Administration agents remanded Banton to custody in Miami, where the U.S. Attorney charged him with conspiracy to distribute and possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine.

    Banton was then moved to the Pinellas County Jail where he remained until trial. A six-day trial in Tampa, Florida was declared a mistrial on 27 September 2010, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision.

    During the trial, audio recordings were presented of Banton and drug-dealer-turned-government-informant discussing drugs, drug prices, and smuggling.

    Buju Banton Released

    Buju reportedly had his sentence reduced due to good behavior. Media confirmed, “In January, the US Federal Bureau of Prison indicated on its website that the artiste, is to be released on December 8, 2018, instead of the February 2019 date that was initially set for his release.”

    Banton was released on 7 December 2018 from McRae Correctional Institution.

    Buju Banton Songs

    •  “Stamina Daddy”
    •  “Louw Di Buddy”
    •  “Mumma Long & Tongue”
    • “Quick” – 3:27
    • Bring You Body Come”
    • “Gold Spoon
    • Gun Unnu Want”
    •  “General”
    • Glamatize”
    • “Mampy Size”
    • “Bring You Body Come”
    • “Stamina Daddy”
    • “Louw Di Buddy”
    • “Mumm
    •  “Gun Unnu Want”
    •  “General”
    • “Glamatize”
    • “Mandy Size”
    • “Batty Rider”
    • “Love How the Gal-Dem Flex”
    • “Love Black Woman”
    • “Look How You Sweet”
    • “Woman No Fret”
    • “Have to Get You Tonight”
    • “Dickie” 3:45
    • “Love Me Brownin’”
    • “Buju Movin’”
    • “Who Say” (with Beres Hammond)
    • “The Grudge”
    • “How the World a Run”
    • “Buju Love You to the Max”
    • “Man Fe Dead” “Bonafide Love”
    • ” Rasta Can’t Go “
    • ” In The Air “
    • ” Do Good “
    • ” Battered & Bruised “
    • ” Bondage “
    • ” Struggle Together “
    • ” Life “
    • ” No Smoking At All “
    • ” Try Life “
    • ” Innocent “

    Frequently Asked Questions About Banton

    Who is Buju Banton?

    Buju Banton is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won Best Reggae Album at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.

    How old is Buju Banton?

    Buju is 48 years old as of 2021,  he was born on 15 July 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica.

    How tall is Buju Banton?

    Buju stands at an estimated height of 1.88m.

    What nationality is Banton?

    Buju is an American national.

    How many siblings does Banton have?

    Buju is the son of father Benjamin Myrie and mother Merlene Myrie. He has a sister by the name Adena Myrie.

    Is Buju Banton married?

    Buju has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available.

    How much is Buju Banton worth?

    Buju has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

    Is Banton dead or alive?

    Buju is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where does Banton live?

    Because of security reasons, Buju has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

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