Jamaican Reggae Star Buju Banton Sends Message Days Before His Release

With only days before his release Buju Banton remains positive and in great spirits. He is currently counting down the days, along with millions of others to his release.

Yet, he would like to send a message from his heart to all before he is released.

“In light of the adversity I have encountered, I feel the need to stress that my only desire going forward is peace and love. I only want to be associated with my craft. Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of my music. I just want to continue making music, which I’ve devoted my life to. I look forward to the opportunity to say a personal thanks to my fans and everyone who supported me” 

-Love Buju Banton

Jamaican reggae artist and Grammy-award-winning Buju Banton, is scheduled to be released from a federal prison in United States where he is currently detained, after completing his ten-year sentence on drug-related charges,on December 8, 2018.

Buju Banton has already a series of appearances planned ahed of his release  with the “Long Walk to Freedom” 2019 tour. According to Ronnie Tomlinson, Banton’s publicist, has to be sent back to his homeland of Jamaica upon his release, and steps are being taken to make this process as short as possible.  But there will be a transition time where there are chances the Reggae superstar  ill be placed in custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his release. His manager reported that Banton has  already created a team to manage his affairs upon his re-entry to society and the music scene.

As for now Buju Banton’s legal status won’t allow him to work and travel in the US,  his visa has been revoked due to the drug conviction, but he has hired a legal team to handle this part of his release details. The lawyers have already taken legal steps to work around the process, Banton is not fighting his immigration status and has chosen voluntary deportation, so when the sentence ends, he should  and could be back in Jamaica quickly.

Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, is described as being in good spirits and eager to get out of the US penal system. His first appearance is scheduled for Jamaica, although the date and venue have yet to be announced. Banton, who has always said he was innocent of the charges, was arrested at his Florida‘s home in January 2009 .

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