As previously reported by RCS, a benefit concert is to be held for Grammy-Award winning Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton. The concert will be held on December 3 in Tampa, Florida. The lineup card for the benefit concert includes Delly Ranx, Gramps Morgan, Nadine Sutherland, Glen Washington and Norris Man along with a yet-to-be named special guest artist. There is also a letter writing campaign launched in support of Buju….more details to follow on that!
Proceeds from the concert will go towards Bujus efforts to appeal his conviction and ten year prison sentence.
Also, persons planning to attend the show will be asked to make a donation for the cause as organizers hope to make at least US$50,000 from the concert for Buju’s legal defense.
According to event’s main organizer, Taranee Jiles, they decided to do benefit concerts for the artiste.
Buju Banton himself, through his legal team, issued a statement urging his fans to turn out for the concert stating, “I, Mark Myrie – aka Buju Banton, support and deem the concert being organized by Taranee Jiles to be a legitimate undertaking in order to raise funds for my legal defense and pending appeal. Your kind support will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
“His fellow artists have come together in unity to aid this cause. It is time for the people to give back and uplift him now. It will give him the opportunity to defend himself, Ms Jiles said.
SOURCE: RJR News
