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Buju Banton Defends Controversial Song "Boom Bye Bye"

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.

Published on December 23, 2019, Buju Banton has addressed the controversy surrounding his 1992 song "Boom Bye Bye."

The song, which has been criticized for its lyrics, has been a subject of debate for many years. In a recent statement, Buju Banton explained his feelings about the song, stating that he was trying to convey a message about the dangers of homosexuality.

However, his comments have been met with criticism from the LGBTQ+ community and others who feel that the song's lyrics are homophobic and promote violence against gay people.

Buju Banton's song "Boom Bye Bye" was released in 1992 and became a hit in Jamaica. However, its lyrics have been widely criticized for their homophobic content.

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