Buju Banton hits back at Holness, says it takes more than waving a flag to promote Jamaican culture

Reggae and dancehall superstar Buju Banton is hitting back at comments by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that some entertainers wave the Jamaican flag to get fans to attend their shows, while tearing down the country with their criticisms.

Holness’ comments follow recent criticisms by veteran entertainer Beenie Man surrounding Holness administration’s handling of millions of dollars in donations it received to assist Jamaicans devastated by the storm.

“It is a lie that was told on Jamaica by someone who benefits from brand Jamaica and we must call them out because they go and wave our flag and get people to attend their shows while they are out there tearing down the country. It is not going to help one more person get one more grant and these things need to be said. Unfortunately I am the only one willing to say it,” Holness said.