Buju Banton | Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

May 20, 2024

Mark Anthony Myrie, best known by his stage name Buju Banton, is one of the most renowned and accomplished dancehall artists of the twenty-first century.

In comparison to Bob Marley, one of the legends of the genre, his music is superior.

What is the Net Worth of Buju Banton? Salary, Earnings

According to the most recent estimate from 2021, Buju has a net worth of close to $3 million. Because of his illustrious musical career, in which he was compared to the legendary Bob Marley, his net worth increased.

Where was Buju Banton born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

Mark was born into a family beset by financial hardship. He has only one sibling. When he was 12 years old, he performed “DJ” and “Toast” for the first time. He has not disclosed his family members.

There is little information regarding Mark’s secondary school career. However, it is documented that he completed his high school education at the University of New York.

Quick fact

Real Name/Full Name	Mark Anthony Myrie
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Buju Banton
Birth Place:	Kingston, Jamaica
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	15 July 1973
Age/How Old:	48 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 188 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 2″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 85 Kg In Pounds – 170 lbs
Eye Color:	Black
Hair Color:	Black
Parents Name:	Father –Benjamin Myrie Mother –Merlene Myrie
Siblings:	Adena Myrie
School:	N/A
College:	University of New York
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	Jamaican
Zodiac Sign:	Cancer
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	Nina Atala
Kids/Children Name:	Jodian Myrie, Jahazeil Myrie, Shadai Myrie, Jahleel Myrie, Mark Myrie
Profession:	Reggae Dancehall recording artist
Net Worth:	$3 million

Is Buju Banton Married? Relationship

According to reports, Buju is married to Nina Atala. Additionally, they have five children. The Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly detained him in Miami in 2009 for alleged drug addiction.

He was apprehended after 5 kilograms of cocaine were discovered in his possession. The ten-year prison term he was serving was scheduled to expire in 2019.

How tall is Buju Banton? Weight, Hair Color

How old will Buju Banton be in 2021, as well as his height and weight? Born on July 15, 1973, Buju Banton is 48 years old as of the 30th of July, 2021.

Despite his height of 6 feet 2 inches or 188 centimeters, he weighs approximately 170 pounds or 85 kilograms.

How did Buju Banton start his Professional Career?

Mark met producer Robert Ffrench for the first time in 1986. One of his DJ colleagues introduced them to each other. Mark’s debut single, “The Rule,” was released with Robert’s assistance.

1987 saw the publication of this single. Mark’s first recorded composition, “Boom Bye Bye,” was released in 1988. He opted to join “Penthouse Records Labels” in 1991, and he did it in partnership with Dave Kelley, a producer.

Mark allegedly obtained immense renown after breaking Bob Marley’s record. He established a new annual benchmark for the number of number-one singles.

However, his career had begun to decline by that point. Mark’s debut album, “Voice Of Jamaica,” was released in 1993. He appears to have regained a great deal of popularity as a consequence.

He has also garnered multiple awards for this album. His fifth album, “Til Shiloh,” was published in 1995. This album contained a tune entitled “Untold Stories.

His debut album, “Inna Heights,” was released in 1997. “Destiny” and “Hills and Valleys” are two popular pieces from the album. Buju decided to collaborate with the hardcore band “Rancid” in 1998.

This ensemble has released songs like “Misty Days,” “Hooligans,” and “Life Won’t Wait.” You released his debut album, “Unchained Spirit,” in 2000.

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