NASSAU, Bahamas – Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis met with Jamaican international recording artist Buju Banton and the two discussed many topical issues, chief among them the alleviation of poverty and economic empowerment of the underprivileged, according to a post on Facebook on July 5, 2021, by PLP publicist Elcott Coleby.
The post included a montage of montage of photos, in which Senator Clay G. Sweeting, PLP candidate for Central and South Eleuthera, and Mrs. JoBeth L Coleby-Davis, PLP candidate for Elizabeth, are also seen interacting with Mr. Banton.
On his Facebook page, Mr. Davis noted that Buju Banton “is not only a music legend – he’s a passionate advocate for the poor.”
The PLP leader added: “We share a sense of urgency about lifting young people up and breaking toxic cycles of poverty and despair. I had an opportunity to talk to him this evening about the work his Foundation is doing and about policy interventions that can have the greatest impact where they’re needed the most.
“The suffering of people who are ‘spending a dime while earning a nickel’ has to be central to the cause – in our country and in countries across the region.”
Buju Banton is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist, who “is widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music,” according to Wikipedia.
“Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those in the hip hop, Latin and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley,” Wikipedia notes, adding: “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.”
