KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jahazeil Myrie, son of reggae entertainer Buju Banton, has publicly shared particulars about his non secular journey, stating that his religion in God helped him navigate what he described as struggles together with his sexuality.
Myrie made the revelation throughout an look on the faith-based podcast Sheena Energy Discuss, hosted by Sheena Lyn Hanson. Within the interview, he mirrored on a difficult interval in his life, explaining that emotional ache and rejection contributed to inner confusion.
He mentioned that listening to his father’s controversial 1992 monitor Growth Bye Bye sparked reflection and prompted him to return to church. The tune, recorded by Buju Banton as a youngster, has confronted longstanding criticism for its anti-gay lyrics. The artiste stopped performing it in 2007 and eliminated it from streaming platforms in 2019, issuing a public apology.
Myrie described his expertise as a non secular battle reasonably than a bodily one, including that his 2024 baptism marked a turning level. He emphasised the significance of private development and what he known as “internal work” in strengthening his relationship with God.
Since then, Myrie has overtly mentioned his Christian religion, crediting divine steerage for serving to him via private {and professional} challenges.
