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“Buju Banton Reveals Igbo Heritage: ‘I Am an Igbo Man’”
In a recent appearance on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast, Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton disclosed his Igbo heritage, stating that his Maroon tribe traces its roots to the Igbo people of Nigeria. Banton expressed concerns over the Jamaican government’s plans to introduce foreign nationals into their sacred Cockpit region, which he feels threatens their indigenous way of life and land. He emphasized the historical significance of the Maroons as indigenous warriors who fought against colonial forces and reaffirmed his connection to his Nigerian ancestry.