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  • NAME: Buju Banton
  • OCCUPATION: Musician
  • BIRTH DATE: July 15, 1973 (Age: 39)
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Salt Lane, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Full Name: Mark Anthony Myrie
  • AKA: Buju Banton
  • ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer

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Buju Banton is a controversial Jamaican dancehall singer who is best known for his notorious single "Boom Bye Bye," which advocated violence against gays and inspired worldwide protest.


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