Fans of veteran dancehall/reggae artiste Buju Banton who have been longing to see him perform live in Canada will get a reprieve on Sunday, October 13. This, as Banton recently acquired a Canadian visa. Banton will take his The Overcomer Tour to the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
In an interview with the Jamaica Observer recently, Banton said the reinstatement of his Canadian visa would give him a chance to showcase the Jamaican culture. “This means I have a chance to present the culture and Buju Banton to Canadians once more. Performing for the masses is always a joy, but Canada is a special place for us Maroons,” Banton explained.
Banton’s last performance in Canada was at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver in 2009. His popularity in Canada saw him touring the country on multiple occasions over the years. Last year, his hit single Champion , which was released on Island Records in 1995, was certified gold in Canada by Music Canada after it reached the milestone of selling more than 40,000 units.
Champion is featured on Banton’s RIAA-certified gold-selling album Til Shiloh . Banton’s The Overcomer Tour, which is produced by Live Nation, will feature Haitian American singer and songwriter Friday as the opening act. Earlier this year Banton’s US visa was reinstated.
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