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July 21, 2023

Friday, July 21, 2023

Oh, what a night it was for reggae dancehall legend and Grammy Award-winning artiste Mark Anthony Myrie, professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton, as he marked his 50th birthday in style at the Gargamel studio Saturday last.

The event, hosted by seasoned music selector Garfield “Ricky Trooper” McKoy and catered by Mark Chong, saw family and friends coming together for the special affair. And even those who couldn’t be physically present, like DJ Khalid, Machel Montano, Kabaka Pyramid, Shenseea, and Romaine Virgo, among others, sent their birthday wishes through video messages.

DJ Richie Feelings held down the fort all night spinning a mix of Buju Banton’s greatest hits from over the years. But it was Buju Banton himself who provided the night’s highlight with the performance of his 1997 hit song, Destiny.

Page 2 holds a note.

Photographer: Garfield Robinson

(Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Four Buju – Israel Portillo (left), account executive, and his wife Melissa (second left), operations manager, joined former 100-metre world record holder Asafa Powell and his wife, Fast Lane Lifestyle host Alyshia Miller Powell for a Page 2 moment. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
‘Mix’ Feelings – DJ Richie Feelings was on spin duty. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Destiny– “…Mama look from when you calling, I wanna rule my destiny…” (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
In Support – Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his wife Sandra were out to celebrate the occasion with Buju Banton. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
C Martin Yah! – Reggae/dancehall singer and songwriter Christopher Martin enjoyed the vibes in between sips from a jelly coconut. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Knocking Heads – Stephanie Lindsay, senior superintendent and head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit, shared the frame with Marlon Morris, managing director of St John’s Wholesale Liquor and More Limited. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Pitch Perfect – Singer and songwriter Alaine Laughton dazzled in a black mini dress teamed with gold strappy heels. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

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