Jamaican reggae dancehall artist Sizzla has called for Buju Banton’s release from Babylon.
Sizzla sang at the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Black History Concert series on Thursday morning in Kingston.
“Free Buju Banton, burn up di wicked and trod a Mount Zion/ Red yuh nah ready and mi tuff like iron”
Sizzla referenced Banton five times during his 45-minute set which included 24 songs.
“If yuh love Buju Banton seh Gargamel,”
stated Sizzla whose empathy for Banton runs deep since himself was arrested in 2005 but never charged, together with other 32 persons at Judgment Yard — a Rastafari compound to which Sizzla is affiliated.
“Buju Banton, they just can’t stop you now, even though they set their traps they just can’t stop you now!”
Born Miguel Orlando Collins, Sizzla emerged from the rich soil of Jamaica, a land known for its rhythmic heartbeat and cultural resonance.
From the very inception of his career, he proved to be a blazing force, unafraid to tackle both the political and the spiritual with his verses. His music isn’t merely a listening experience; it’s a kaleidoscope into the depths of societal struggles and personal introspection.
